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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairRefrigerator Lower Door Closing Cam (part 241856502) - Frigidaire Refrigerator Repair Help
Refrigerator Lower Door Closing Cam (part 241856502) - Frigidaire Refrigerator Repair Help
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$19.72Estimated Savings
$112.5004:14
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the lower door closing cam on a Frigidaire refrigerator (Model FFSS2315TS0).
All of the information for this refrigerator lower door closing cam 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 lower door closing cam 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 a lower door closing cam on your refrigerator…
2
…be sure to unplug the power cord.
3
If you’re replacing the freezer door closing cam, 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 appropriate top door hinge cover.
7
Slide the cover forward to remove.
8
When replacing the freezer door closing cam, you will need to 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 if required.
12
Now have an assistant help you to lift the door off of the lower hinge.
13
You can now remove the old door closing cam.
14
Install the new lower door closing cam…
15
…by aligning it on the lower hinge pin.
16
Apply some lubricant to the cam.
17
Reinstall the door by positioning it on the hinge pin – for the freezer door, feed the water line through the hinge.
18
Reinstall the top hinge by sliding it over the wires, if necessary…then align it on the door.
19
Thread the two mounting screws to secure.
20
If required, 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
If applicable, 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 lower door closing cam on a Frigidaire refrigerator (Model FFSS2315TS0).
All of the information for this refrigerator lower door closing cam 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 lower door closing cam 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 a lower door closing cam on your refrigerator…
2
…be sure to unplug the power cord.
3
If you’re replacing the freezer door closing cam, 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 appropriate top door hinge cover.
7
Slide the cover forward to remove.
8
When replacing the freezer door closing cam, you will need to 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 if required.
12
Now have an assistant help you to lift the door off of the lower hinge.
13
You can now remove the old door closing cam.
14
Install the new lower door closing cam…
15
…by aligning it on the lower hinge pin.
16
Apply some lubricant to the cam.
17
Reinstall the door by positioning it on the hinge pin – for the freezer door, feed the water line through the hinge.
18
Reinstall the top hinge by sliding it over the wires, if necessary…then align it on the door.
19
Thread the two mounting screws to secure.
20
If required, 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
If applicable, 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.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Closing Cam
$19.72
Total$0.00
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