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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairFreezer Door Lower Hinge Bearing (part 242000502) - Frigidaire Refrigerator Repair Help
Freezer Door Lower Hinge Bearing (part 242000502) - Frigidaire Refrigerator Repair Help
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Total Parts Cost
$6.22Estimated Savings
$112.5004:24
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the freezer door lower hinge bearing on a Frigidaire refrigerator (Model FFSS2315TS0).
All of the information for this refrigerator freezer door lower hinge bearing replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Frigidaire, White Westinghouse, Kelvinator, Gibson, Kenmore, Tappan, & Electrolux.
Tools used: A 7/16th inch wrench, a Phillips-head screwdriver, a quarter-inch socket or nut driver, & a 3/8th inch socket or wrench.
All of the information for this refrigerator freezer door lower hinge bearing replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Frigidaire, White Westinghouse, Kelvinator, Gibson, Kenmore, Tappan, & Electrolux.
Tools used: A 7/16th inch wrench, a Phillips-head screwdriver, a quarter-inch socket or nut driver, & a 3/8th inch socket or wrench.
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the lower freezer door hinge bearing on your refrigerator…
2
…be sure to unplug the power cord.
3
Detach the lower grille…
4
…and use a 7/16th inch wrench to depress the retaining ring to release the dispenser water supply line from the coupler.
5
Cut the tape securing the water line spring and slide the spring off.
6
Now use a phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the screw securing the top door hinge cover.
7
Slide the cover forward to remove.
8
Disconnect the wire connecter…
9
…and use a quarter-inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screw to release the grounding wire.
10
Support the door and use a 3/8th inch socket or wrench to unthread the two mounting screws securing the hinge.
11
Lift the hinge straight up and over the wires.
12
Now have an assistant help you to lift the door off of the lower hinge…
13
…and set it on a towel or blanket.
14
You can now pry out the old bearing.
15
Install the new lower door hinge bearing…
16
…by inserting it into the bottom of the door.
17
Reinstall the door by feeding the water line through the hinge as you position the door on the hinge pin.
18
Reinstall the top hinge by sliding it over the wires…then align it on the door.
19
Thread the two mounting screws to secure.
20
Reconnect the wire connecter…
21
…and secure the grounding wire under the screw.
22
Realign the hinge cover…
23
…and thread the screw to secure.
24
Reposition the dispenser water supply line spring approximately two inches from the end of the line…then use tape to secure the spring.
25
Insert the end of the water line into the coupler until fully seated.
26
Realign the grille and snap it into place.
27
Plug the power cord back in…
28
…and your refrigerator should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the freezer door lower hinge bearing on a Frigidaire refrigerator (Model FFSS2315TS0).
All of the information for this refrigerator freezer door lower hinge bearing replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Frigidaire, White Westinghouse, Kelvinator, Gibson, Kenmore, Tappan, & Electrolux.
Tools used: A 7/16th inch wrench, a Phillips-head screwdriver, a quarter-inch socket or nut driver, & a 3/8th inch socket or wrench.
All of the information for this refrigerator freezer door lower hinge bearing replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Frigidaire, White Westinghouse, Kelvinator, Gibson, Kenmore, Tappan, & Electrolux.
Tools used: A 7/16th inch wrench, a Phillips-head screwdriver, a quarter-inch socket or nut driver, & a 3/8th inch socket or wrench.
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the lower freezer door hinge bearing on your refrigerator…
2
…be sure to unplug the power cord.
3
Detach the lower grille…
4
…and use a 7/16th inch wrench to depress the retaining ring to release the dispenser water supply line from the coupler.
5
Cut the tape securing the water line spring and slide the spring off.
6
Now use a phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the screw securing the top door hinge cover.
7
Slide the cover forward to remove.
8
Disconnect the wire connecter…
9
…and use a quarter-inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screw to release the grounding wire.
10
Support the door and use a 3/8th inch socket or wrench to unthread the two mounting screws securing the hinge.
11
Lift the hinge straight up and over the wires.
12
Now have an assistant help you to lift the door off of the lower hinge…
13
…and set it on a towel or blanket.
14
You can now pry out the old bearing.
15
Install the new lower door hinge bearing…
16
…by inserting it into the bottom of the door.
17
Reinstall the door by feeding the water line through the hinge as you position the door on the hinge pin.
18
Reinstall the top hinge by sliding it over the wires…then align it on the door.
19
Thread the two mounting screws to secure.
20
Reconnect the wire connecter…
21
…and secure the grounding wire under the screw.
22
Realign the hinge cover…
23
…and thread the screw to secure.
24
Reposition the dispenser water supply line spring approximately two inches from the end of the line…then use tape to secure the spring.
25
Insert the end of the water line into the coupler until fully seated.
26
Realign the grille and snap it into place.
27
Plug the power cord back in…
28
…and your refrigerator should be ready for use.
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