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Lower Refrigerator Door Hinge Bearing (part 242015302) - Frigidaire Refrigerator Repair Help

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This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the lower refrigerator door hinge bearing on a Frigidaire refrigerator (Model FFSS2315TS0).

All of the information for this lower refrigerator door hinge bearing replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Frigidaire, White Westinghouse, Kelvinator, Gibson, Kenmore, Tappan, & Electrolux.

Tools used: A Phillips-head screwdriver, a 3/8th inch socket or wrench, & a number two square drive bit.

Step By Step Instructions

1
Before you replace the lower refrigerator door hinge bearing…
2
…be sure to unplug the power cord.
3
Use a phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the screw securing the top door hinge cover.
4
Slide the cover forward to remove.
5
Support the door and use a 3/8th inch socket or wrench to unthread the two mounting screws securing the hinge.
6
Lift the hinge straight up to remove.
7
Now have an assistant help you to lift the door off of the lower hinge…
8
…and set it on a towel or blanket.
9
Using the phillips-head screwdriver or a number two square drive bit, unthread the screw securing the hinge bearing.
10
Pry out the old bearing.
11
Install the new lower door hinge bearing…
12
…by inserting it into the bottom of the door.
13
Thread the screw to secure.
14
Reinstall the door by positioning it on the hinge pin.
15
Realign the top hinge…
16
Thread the two mounting screws to secure.
17
Realign the hinge cover…
18
…and thread the screw to secure.
19
Plug the power cord back in…
20
…and your refrigerator should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the lower refrigerator door hinge bearing on a Frigidaire refrigerator (Model FFSS2315TS0).

All of the information for this lower refrigerator door hinge bearing replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Frigidaire, White Westinghouse, Kelvinator, Gibson, Kenmore, Tappan, & Electrolux.

Tools used: A Phillips-head screwdriver, a 3/8th inch socket or wrench, & a number two square drive bit.
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the lower refrigerator door hinge bearing…
2
…be sure to unplug the power cord.
3
Use a phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the screw securing the top door hinge cover.
4
Slide the cover forward to remove.
5
Support the door and use a 3/8th inch socket or wrench to unthread the two mounting screws securing the hinge.
6
Lift the hinge straight up to remove.
7
Now have an assistant help you to lift the door off of the lower hinge…
8
…and set it on a towel or blanket.
9
Using the phillips-head screwdriver or a number two square drive bit, unthread the screw securing the hinge bearing.
10
Pry out the old bearing.
11
Install the new lower door hinge bearing…
12
…by inserting it into the bottom of the door.
13
Thread the screw to secure.
14
Reinstall the door by positioning it on the hinge pin.
15
Realign the top hinge…
16
Thread the two mounting screws to secure.
17
Realign the hinge cover…
18
…and thread the screw to secure.
19
Plug the power cord back in…
20
…and your refrigerator should be ready for use.

Applicable Product Model

Refrigerator
Brand
Product Type
Model
Subtype
Cooling System
Icemaking System
Dispensing System
Product Diagram & Manuals
Parts Needed
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