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Frigidaire Dishwasher Door Latch Replacement (part 5304516818)

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This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the door latch on Frigidaire dishwasher model #FGID2466QF7A. The most common reason for replacing the door latch is when the dishwasher door will not open and close properly.

All of the information for this door latch replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Frigidaire & Electrolux

Tools needed: Phillips-head screwdriver, T-20 Torx bit, & a T-25 Torx bit.

Step By Step Instructions

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Frigidaire Dishwasher - Model FGID2466QF7A
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Dishwasher Door Latch Replacement
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Tools Needed
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"You will need a phillips-head screwdriver, a T-20 Torx bit and T-25 Torx bit for this procedure."
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Be sure to turn off the power to the appliance.
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Open the door and use a phillips-head screwdriver to unthread all four screws securing the outer door panel.
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"With the screws unthreaded, you can pull the panel down to detach."
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"Using a T-20 Torx bit, unthread the six screws securing the control panel assembly."
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Use a T-25 Torx bit to unthread the door latch mounting screws.
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Open the door to fully release the old latch.
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"Note the orientation of the wire connecters, then disconnect them."
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Install the new door latch by first connecting the wire connecters to the appropriate terminals.
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"Position the latch on the inner door panel and door strike, then thread the two mounting screws."
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Realign the control panel assembly and secure it with the screws.
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Reinstall the outer door panel by aligning it on the inner panel then slide up.
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Thread the four mounting screws to secure.
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Turn the power supply back on.
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Congrats! Your dishwasher is ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the door latch on Frigidaire dishwasher model #FGID2466QF7A. The most common reason for replacing the door latch is when the dishwasher door will not open and close properly.

All of the information for this door latch replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Frigidaire & Electrolux

Tools needed: Phillips-head screwdriver, T-20 Torx bit, & a T-25 Torx bit.
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Frigidaire Dishwasher - Model FGID2466QF7A
2
Dishwasher Door Latch Replacement
3
Tools Needed
4
"You will need a phillips-head screwdriver, a T-20 Torx bit and T-25 Torx bit for this procedure."
5
Be sure to turn off the power to the appliance.
6
Open the door and use a phillips-head screwdriver to unthread all four screws securing the outer door panel.
7
"With the screws unthreaded, you can pull the panel down to detach."
8
"Using a T-20 Torx bit, unthread the six screws securing the control panel assembly."
9
Use a T-25 Torx bit to unthread the door latch mounting screws.
10
Open the door to fully release the old latch.
11
"Note the orientation of the wire connecters, then disconnect them."
12
Install the new door latch by first connecting the wire connecters to the appropriate terminals.
13
"Position the latch on the inner door panel and door strike, then thread the two mounting screws."
14
Realign the control panel assembly and secure it with the screws.
15
Reinstall the outer door panel by aligning it on the inner panel then slide up.
16
Thread the four mounting screws to secure.
17
Turn the power supply back on.
18
Congrats! Your dishwasher is ready for use.

Applicable Product Model

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Brand
Product Type
Model
Subtype
Product Diagram & Manuals
Parts Needed
Recommended Tools and Accessories
Cleaner
Cleaner
$9.80
Total$0.00

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