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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Matrix Refrigerator Center Hinge Assembly Replacement WP2254618 
Whirlpool Matrix Refrigerator Center Hinge Assembly Replacement WP2254618
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$44.23Estimated Savings
$112.5002:50
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the center hinge assembly 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 Center Door Hinge Assembly 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 detach the top hinge cover.
7
Support the door and use a 5/16th inch socket or nut driver to unthread the three mounting screws securing the hinge.
8
Heavy
9
Lift off the hinge and have an assistant help you to remove the freezer door.
10
Now use a 5/16th inch wrench or nut driver to fully unthread the left side screw securing the center hinge assembly.
11
Loosen the two screws on the right.
12
Open the refrigerator door and you can remove the old center hinge assembly.
13
Prepare the new center door hinge assembly for installation by first applying a new gasket.
14
Transfer the spacers from the old assembly to the new one.
15
Apply some grease to the hinge pins.
16
Insert the lower pin into the refrigerator door as you align the assembly under the right side screws.
17
Thread the screw on the left.
18
Tighten the right side screws.
19
Realign the freezer door on the upper hinge pin.
20
Confirm the spacer is place then reposition the top hinge and thread the screws to secure.
21
Snap on the cover.
22
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 center hinge assembly 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 Center Door Hinge Assembly 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 detach the top hinge cover.
7
Support the door and use a 5/16th inch socket or nut driver to unthread the three mounting screws securing the hinge.
8
Heavy
9
Lift off the hinge and have an assistant help you to remove the freezer door.
10
Now use a 5/16th inch wrench or nut driver to fully unthread the left side screw securing the center hinge assembly.
11
Loosen the two screws on the right.
12
Open the refrigerator door and you can remove the old center hinge assembly.
13
Prepare the new center door hinge assembly for installation by first applying a new gasket.
14
Transfer the spacers from the old assembly to the new one.
15
Apply some grease to the hinge pins.
16
Insert the lower pin into the refrigerator door as you align the assembly under the right side screws.
17
Thread the screw on the left.
18
Tighten the right side screws.
19
Realign the freezer door on the upper hinge pin.
20
Confirm the spacer is place then reposition the top hinge and thread the screws to secure.
21
Snap on the cover.
22
Plug the power cord back in and your refrigerator should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Center Hinge
$44.23
Total$0.00
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