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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Matrix Refrigerator Top Hinge Replacement WP2261963 
Whirlpool Matrix Refrigerator Top Hinge Replacement WP2261963
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$60.51Estimated Savings
$112.5001:37
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the top hinge on a Whirlpool Matrix refrigerator (Model WRT318FMDB02). 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
Whirlpool Matrix Refrigerator - WRT318FMDB02
2
Refrigerator Top Hinge Replacement
3
Tools needed: 5/16th inch socket or nut driver
4
Shock
5
Be sure to unplug the power cord.
6
Your first step is to remove the hinge cover.
7
Heavy
8
Support the door and use a 5/16th inch socket or nut driver to unthread the three mounting screws securing the hinge.
9
Lift off the old hinge.
10
Before you install the new top hinge, make sure the spacer is in place.
11
Apply some grease to the hinge pin and then align the new hinge.
12
Thread the screws to secure.
13
Snap on the cover.
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 top hinge on a Whirlpool Matrix refrigerator (Model WRT318FMDB02). 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
Whirlpool Matrix Refrigerator - WRT318FMDB02
2
Refrigerator Top Hinge Replacement
3
Tools needed: 5/16th inch socket or nut driver
4
Shock
5
Be sure to unplug the power cord.
6
Your first step is to remove the hinge cover.
7
Heavy
8
Support the door and use a 5/16th inch socket or nut driver to unthread the three mounting screws securing the hinge.
9
Lift off the old hinge.
10
Before you install the new top hinge, make sure the spacer is in place.
11
Apply some grease to the hinge pin and then align the new hinge.
12
Thread the screws to secure.
13
Snap on the cover.
14
Plug the power cord back in and your refrigerator should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Top Hinge
$60.51
Total$0.00
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