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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairFrigidaire Microwave Oven Door Latch Spring Replacement 5304509433 
Frigidaire Microwave Oven Door Latch Spring Replacement 5304509433
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$5.45Estimated Savings
$112.5003:30
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the door latch spring on a Frigidaire microwave oven (Model FFMV1645TSA). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the door will not stay shut.
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Frigidaire
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Frigidaire
Step By Step Instructions
1
Frigidaire Microwave Oven - Model FFMV1645TSA
2
Microwave Oven Door Latch Spring Replacement
3
Tools Needed
4
You will need a phillips-head screwdriver, a putty knife, a towel or blanket, a large flat-head screwdriver and needle-nose pliers for this procedure.
5
Shock
6
Be sure to unplug the power cord or shut off the power supply.
7
Open the door and use a phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the two screws securing the front vent.
8
You can use a putty knife to help pry the vent off.
9
With the vent removed, you can lift off the door.
10
Set the door down on a towel or blanket.
11
Use a putty knife to help detach the inner door trim.
12
Unthread the four screws securing the inner door assembly.
13
You can use a large flat-head screwdriver to help separate the inner door assembly from the outer door panel.
14
Use needle-nose pliers to remove the old door latch spring, if still intact.
15
Install the new door latch spring by hooking it on the door latch and inner door assembly frame.
16
Realign the inner door assembly with the outer door panel and snap it into position.
17
Rethread the screws.
18
Align and snap the trim into place.
19
Reinstall the door assembly by inserting the hinge pins into the holes in the hinges.
20
Reinstall the front vent by aligning the top edge first then press the bottom edge into place.
21
Thread the screws to secure.
22
Plug the power cord back in or restore the power supply.
23
Congrats! Your microwave oven is ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the door latch spring on a Frigidaire microwave oven (Model FFMV1645TSA). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the door will not stay shut.
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Frigidaire
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Frigidaire
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Frigidaire Microwave Oven - Model FFMV1645TSA
2
Microwave Oven Door Latch Spring Replacement
3
Tools Needed
4
You will need a phillips-head screwdriver, a putty knife, a towel or blanket, a large flat-head screwdriver and needle-nose pliers for this procedure.
5
Shock
6
Be sure to unplug the power cord or shut off the power supply.
7
Open the door and use a phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the two screws securing the front vent.
8
You can use a putty knife to help pry the vent off.
9
With the vent removed, you can lift off the door.
10
Set the door down on a towel or blanket.
11
Use a putty knife to help detach the inner door trim.
12
Unthread the four screws securing the inner door assembly.
13
You can use a large flat-head screwdriver to help separate the inner door assembly from the outer door panel.
14
Use needle-nose pliers to remove the old door latch spring, if still intact.
15
Install the new door latch spring by hooking it on the door latch and inner door assembly frame.
16
Realign the inner door assembly with the outer door panel and snap it into position.
17
Rethread the screws.
18
Align and snap the trim into place.
19
Reinstall the door assembly by inserting the hinge pins into the holes in the hinges.
20
Reinstall the front vent by aligning the top edge first then press the bottom edge into place.
21
Thread the screws to secure.
22
Plug the power cord back in or restore the power supply.
23
Congrats! Your microwave oven is ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Door Spring
$5.45
Total$0.00
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