DescriptionThis video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the bottom hinge on a Frigidaire refrigerator (Model FFTR1814TW8). The most common reason for replacing the bottom hinge is when the refrigerator hinge is having difficulties opening and closing the door.
All of the information for this refrigerator bottom hinge replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Frigidaire, White Westinghouse, Kelvinator, Gibson, Kenmore, Tappan, & Electrolux.
Tools used: 3/8th-inch socket or nut driver.
Step-By-Step Instructions1
Frigidaire Refrigerator - FFTR1814TW8
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Refrigerator Lower Door Hinge Replacement
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Heavy, Sharp, Shock, Water
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Remove the upper hinge cover and use a 3/8th inch socket or nut driver to unthread the two screws securing the hinge
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Support the freezer door as you remove the hinge
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Lift off the freezer door and set aside
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Using a 3/8th inch wrench, fully unthread the old center hinge pin
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Lift the refrigerator door off the lower hinge pin
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Use the 3/8th inch socket or nut driver to unthread the three mounting screws to release the old lower hinge
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align the new lower hinge on the frame and rethread the three mounting screws
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position the refrigerator door on the pin and close the door
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thread and tighten the center hinge pin
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reposition the freezer door
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align the upper hinge and thread the two screws
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snap on the hinge cover
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plug the power cord back in