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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Barracuda Refrigerator Lower Door Hinge Replacement W11049959 
Whirlpool Barracuda Refrigerator Lower Door Hinge Replacement W11049959
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$60.51Estimated Savings
$112.5002:38
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the refrigerator lower door higne 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 door hinge on your refrigerator door, be sure to unplug the power cord.
2
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.
3
Remove the hinge and have an assistant help you to lift the door off of the lower hinge bin.
4
Open the freezer door along with the water filter cover.
5
Now, pull the toe kick plate free.
6
Using a 5/16 inch socket or wrench, unthread the screws to release the lower hinge assembly from the frame.
7
Install the new lower door hinge assembly by first aligning any shims, if applicable.
8
Then, position the hinge assembly and secure it with the screws.
9
Reinstall the toe kick plate by aligning the clips on the plate with the brackets attached to the refrigerator frame.
10
Then, snap the plate into place.
11
Close the water filter cover.
12
Reinstall the door by aligning it on the lower hinge pin.
13
Reposition the upper hinge and thread the screws to secure.
14
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 refrigerator lower door higne 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 door hinge on your refrigerator door, be sure to unplug the power cord.
2
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.
3
Remove the hinge and have an assistant help you to lift the door off of the lower hinge bin.
4
Open the freezer door along with the water filter cover.
5
Now, pull the toe kick plate free.
6
Using a 5/16 inch socket or wrench, unthread the screws to release the lower hinge assembly from the frame.
7
Install the new lower door hinge assembly by first aligning any shims, if applicable.
8
Then, position the hinge assembly and secure it with the screws.
9
Reinstall the toe kick plate by aligning the clips on the plate with the brackets attached to the refrigerator frame.
10
Then, snap the plate into place.
11
Close the water filter cover.
12
Reinstall the door by aligning it on the lower hinge pin.
13
Reposition the upper hinge and thread the screws to secure.
14
Plug the power cord back in, and your refrigerator should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Bottom Hinge
$60.51
Total$0.00
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