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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairLower Refrigerator Door Hinge (part 242034601) - Frigidaire Refrigerator Repair Help
Lower Refrigerator Door Hinge (part 242034601) - Frigidaire Refrigerator Repair Help
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Total Parts Cost
$58.39Estimated Savings
$112.5002:52
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the lower refrigerator door hinge on a Frigidaire refrigerator (Model FFSS2315TS0).
All of the information for this lower refrigerator door hinge 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.
All of the information for this lower refrigerator door hinge 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.
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the lower refrigerator door hinge…
2
…be sure to unplug the power cord.
3
Your first step is to detach the lower grille.
4
Next, use a phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the screw securing the top door hinge cover.
5
Slide the cover forward to remove.
6
Support the door and use a 3/8th inch socket or wrench to unthread the two mounting screws securing the hinge.
7
Lift the hinge straight up to remove.
8
Now have an assistant help you to lift the door off of the lower hinge.
9
Lift the door closing cam off of the hinge pin.
10
Use a 3/8th inch socket to unthread the two bolts to release the old hinge.
11
Install the new door hinge…
12
…by aligning it on the frame…
13
…then thread and tighten the two bolts.
14
Align the closing cam on the lower hinge pin…
15
…and apply some additional lubricant to the cam.
16
Reinstall the door by positioning it on the hinge pin.
17
Realign the top hinge…
18
Thread the two mounting screws to secure.
19
Realign the hinge cover…
20
…and thread the screw to secure.
21
Realign the grille and snap it into place.
22
Plug the power cord back in…
23
…and your refrigerator should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the lower refrigerator door hinge on a Frigidaire refrigerator (Model FFSS2315TS0).
All of the information for this lower refrigerator door hinge 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.
All of the information for this lower refrigerator door hinge 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.
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the lower refrigerator door hinge…
2
…be sure to unplug the power cord.
3
Your first step is to detach the lower grille.
4
Next, use a phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the screw securing the top door hinge cover.
5
Slide the cover forward to remove.
6
Support the door and use a 3/8th inch socket or wrench to unthread the two mounting screws securing the hinge.
7
Lift the hinge straight up to remove.
8
Now have an assistant help you to lift the door off of the lower hinge.
9
Lift the door closing cam off of the hinge pin.
10
Use a 3/8th inch socket to unthread the two bolts to release the old hinge.
11
Install the new door hinge…
12
…by aligning it on the frame…
13
…then thread and tighten the two bolts.
14
Align the closing cam on the lower hinge pin…
15
…and apply some additional lubricant to the cam.
16
Reinstall the door by positioning it on the hinge pin.
17
Realign the top hinge…
18
Thread the two mounting screws to secure.
19
Realign the hinge cover…
20
…and thread the screw to secure.
21
Realign the grille and snap it into place.
22
Plug the power cord back in…
23
…and your refrigerator should be ready for use.
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