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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairFrigidaire Microwave Oven Cabinet Mounting Nut Replacement 5304509436 
Frigidaire Microwave Oven Cabinet Mounting Nut Replacement 5304509436
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$26.35Estimated Savings
$112.5006:13
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the cabinet mounting nut on a Frigidaire microwave oven (Model FFMV1645TSA). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the microwave is not mounted securely.
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 Cabinet Mounting Nut Replacement
3
Tools & Assistance Needed
4
You will need a phillips-head screwdriver, a putty knife and pliers for this procedure.
5
Because of the high voltage and high current used by microwave ovens, be aware that repairing this appliance poses a substantial risk for injury or death if precautions are not taken.
6
You should always unplug the microwave before you attempt any disassembly.
7
Since high voltage capacitors used in microwaves may retain a charge even after the microwave has been unplugged, we recommend that only experienced professionals access and replace internal components.
8
To replace a cabinet mounting nut, you will need to uninstall the appliance.
9
Before you do this, remove the glass turntable and support.
10
Have an assistant support the microwave while you unthread the three mounting bolts from the upper cabinet.
11
Heavy
12
Carefully tilt the microwave down and pull the power cord through the hole in the cabinet.
13
Lift the microwave off the mounting plate.
14
Set the appliance down on its rear panel on a sturdy surface covered by a towel or blanket.
15
Use a phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the screws securing the oven?s bottom panel.
16
Disconnect the led light wire connecter and fully remove the bottom panel.
17
Tip the appliance upright and prop up the front.
18
Open the door and unthread the two screws securing the front vent.
19
You can use a putty knife to help pry the vent off.
20
Unthread all of the screws securing the cabinet cover.
21
Unthread the three screws securing the blower assembly cover.
22
Sharp
23
Slide the cover back to detach.
24
You can now fully remove the cabinet cover.
25
Use pliers to depress the tabs to detach the old mounting nut, if still intact.
26
Install the new cabinet mounting nut by inserting it into the cabinet cover then release the tabs.
27
Reposition the cabinet cover.
28
Rethread all of the screws.
29
Slide the blower assembly cover into position and thread the screws to secure.
30
Reinstall the front vent by aligning the top edge first then press the bottom edge into place.
31
Rethread the two screws.
32
Tip the appliance back.
33
Reinstall the bottom panel by first connecting the led light wire connecter.
34
Realign the panel and rethread the screws.
35
Carefully reposition the microwave on the mounting plate by hooking the back edge of the appliance on the tabs.
36
Insert the power cord through the hole in the upper cabinet.
37
Lift the microwave up and secure it with the mounting bolts.
38
Plug the power cord back in.
39
Replace the turntable support, then align the turntable on the coupler.
40
Congrats! Your microwave oven is ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the cabinet mounting nut on a Frigidaire microwave oven (Model FFMV1645TSA). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the microwave is not mounted securely.
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 Cabinet Mounting Nut Replacement
3
Tools & Assistance Needed
4
You will need a phillips-head screwdriver, a putty knife and pliers for this procedure.
5
Because of the high voltage and high current used by microwave ovens, be aware that repairing this appliance poses a substantial risk for injury or death if precautions are not taken.
6
You should always unplug the microwave before you attempt any disassembly.
7
Since high voltage capacitors used in microwaves may retain a charge even after the microwave has been unplugged, we recommend that only experienced professionals access and replace internal components.
8
To replace a cabinet mounting nut, you will need to uninstall the appliance.
9
Before you do this, remove the glass turntable and support.
10
Have an assistant support the microwave while you unthread the three mounting bolts from the upper cabinet.
11
Heavy
12
Carefully tilt the microwave down and pull the power cord through the hole in the cabinet.
13
Lift the microwave off the mounting plate.
14
Set the appliance down on its rear panel on a sturdy surface covered by a towel or blanket.
15
Use a phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the screws securing the oven?s bottom panel.
16
Disconnect the led light wire connecter and fully remove the bottom panel.
17
Tip the appliance upright and prop up the front.
18
Open the door and unthread the two screws securing the front vent.
19
You can use a putty knife to help pry the vent off.
20
Unthread all of the screws securing the cabinet cover.
21
Unthread the three screws securing the blower assembly cover.
22
Sharp
23
Slide the cover back to detach.
24
You can now fully remove the cabinet cover.
25
Use pliers to depress the tabs to detach the old mounting nut, if still intact.
26
Install the new cabinet mounting nut by inserting it into the cabinet cover then release the tabs.
27
Reposition the cabinet cover.
28
Rethread all of the screws.
29
Slide the blower assembly cover into position and thread the screws to secure.
30
Reinstall the front vent by aligning the top edge first then press the bottom edge into place.
31
Rethread the two screws.
32
Tip the appliance back.
33
Reinstall the bottom panel by first connecting the led light wire connecter.
34
Realign the panel and rethread the screws.
35
Carefully reposition the microwave on the mounting plate by hooking the back edge of the appliance on the tabs.
36
Insert the power cord through the hole in the upper cabinet.
37
Lift the microwave up and secure it with the mounting bolts.
38
Plug the power cord back in.
39
Replace the turntable support, then align the turntable on the coupler.
40
Congrats! Your microwave oven is ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Nut
$26.35
Total$0.00
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