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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Barracuda Refrigerator Freezer Door Lower Cam Replacement W10846218 
Whirlpool Barracuda Refrigerator Freezer Door Lower Cam Replacement W10846218
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$7.94Estimated Savings
$112.5005:04
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the freezer door lower cam on a Whirlpool Barracuda refrigerator (Model WRS325FDAM04). The most common reason for replacing this part is if it is damaged or missing.
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Maytag, Amana, Kitchenaid, Kenmore
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Maytag, Amana, Kitchenaid, Kenmore
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the lower cam on your freezer door, be sure to unplug the power cord.
2
Open both doors, along with the water filter cover.
3
Pull the toe kick plate free.
4
Disconnect the dispenser harness wires.
5
Use a quarter inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screw to release the water dispenser wire retainer from the frame.
6
Remove the retainer.
7
Unthread the screws securing the wire connectors support bracket.
8
Next, unthread the screw to release the dispenser fill tube retainer from the frame.
9
Remove the retainer.
10
Now, use a small flat-head screwdriver to remove the locking clip securing the dispenser fill tube to the coupler.
11
You can use a 7/16 inch wrench to help depress the retaining ring to release the tube.
12
Support the door, then use a 3/16 inch Allen wrench or a T30 Torx bit to unthread the two screws securing the upper door hinge.
13
Remove the hinge and have an assistant help you to lift the door off of the lower hinge.
14
Set the door on a towel or blanket.
15
Using a 5/16 inch socket or nut driver, unthread the screws securing the lower cam.
16
You can use a flathead screwdriver to help pry the old cam out.
17
Install the new lower door cam by sliding it over the wire harness and water tube, then insert it into the bottom of the door.
18
Thread the screw to secure.
19
Reinstall the freezer door by first feeding the wire harness and water line through the hole in the lower hinge.
20
Align the door on the hinge and close.
21
Reposition the upper hinge and thread the screws to secure.
22
Fully insert the dispenser waterline into the coupler and insert the locking clip to secure.
23
Realign the retainer on the tube and secure it to the frame with the screw.
24
Position the retainer on the water dispenser wire, then rethread the screw to secure the retainer to the frame.
25
Reposition the wire connectors support bracket and thread the screw.
26
Reconnect the dispenser harness wires.
27
Reinstall the toe kick plate by aligning the clips on the plate with the brackets attached to the refrigerator frame, then snap the plate into place.
28
Close the water filter cover.
29
Plug the power cord back in, and your refrigerator should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the freezer door lower cam on a Whirlpool Barracuda refrigerator (Model WRS325FDAM04). The most common reason for replacing this part is if it is damaged or missing.
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Maytag, Amana, Kitchenaid, Kenmore
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Maytag, Amana, Kitchenaid, Kenmore
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the lower cam on your freezer door, be sure to unplug the power cord.
2
Open both doors, along with the water filter cover.
3
Pull the toe kick plate free.
4
Disconnect the dispenser harness wires.
5
Use a quarter inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screw to release the water dispenser wire retainer from the frame.
6
Remove the retainer.
7
Unthread the screws securing the wire connectors support bracket.
8
Next, unthread the screw to release the dispenser fill tube retainer from the frame.
9
Remove the retainer.
10
Now, use a small flat-head screwdriver to remove the locking clip securing the dispenser fill tube to the coupler.
11
You can use a 7/16 inch wrench to help depress the retaining ring to release the tube.
12
Support the door, then use a 3/16 inch Allen wrench or a T30 Torx bit to unthread the two screws securing the upper door hinge.
13
Remove the hinge and have an assistant help you to lift the door off of the lower hinge.
14
Set the door on a towel or blanket.
15
Using a 5/16 inch socket or nut driver, unthread the screws securing the lower cam.
16
You can use a flathead screwdriver to help pry the old cam out.
17
Install the new lower door cam by sliding it over the wire harness and water tube, then insert it into the bottom of the door.
18
Thread the screw to secure.
19
Reinstall the freezer door by first feeding the wire harness and water line through the hole in the lower hinge.
20
Align the door on the hinge and close.
21
Reposition the upper hinge and thread the screws to secure.
22
Fully insert the dispenser waterline into the coupler and insert the locking clip to secure.
23
Realign the retainer on the tube and secure it to the frame with the screw.
24
Position the retainer on the water dispenser wire, then rethread the screw to secure the retainer to the frame.
25
Reposition the wire connectors support bracket and thread the screw.
26
Reconnect the dispenser harness wires.
27
Reinstall the toe kick plate by aligning the clips on the plate with the brackets attached to the refrigerator frame, then snap the plate into place.
28
Close the water filter cover.
29
Plug the power cord back in, and your refrigerator should be ready for use.
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