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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairSamsung Refrigerator Center Flapper Assembly Replacement DA97-21008D
Samsung Refrigerator Center Flapper Assembly Replacement DA97-21008D
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$314.11Estimated Savings
$112.5002:31
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the center flapper assembly on a Samsung Refrigerator (Model RF27T5501SRAA51). The most common reason for replacing this part is if it is damaged or missing.
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Samsung
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Samsung
Step By Step Instructions
1
To replace the center flapper assembly on this samsung refrigerator…
2
… you will need a phillips-head screwdriver and a mallet.
3
Before you begin the procedure, unplug the appliance’s power cord.
4
Open the left-side refrigerator door…
5
… and use the phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the two screws securing the center flapper hinge.
6
Use the mallet to tap the bottom of the flapper to help detach.
7
Pull the wire harnesses out and depress the tabs to disconnect the two wire harness connecters.
8
To install the new center flapper assembly…
9
… first connect the two wire connecters.
10
Push the wire harnesses into the inner liner…
11
… then align the upper and lower hinges on the liner mounting posts and slide the flapper down.
12
Rethread the two screws to secure the center hinge.
13
Plug the power cord back in…
14
… and the refrigerator should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the center flapper assembly on a Samsung Refrigerator (Model RF27T5501SRAA51). The most common reason for replacing this part is if it is damaged or missing.
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Samsung
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Samsung
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
To replace the center flapper assembly on this samsung refrigerator…
2
… you will need a phillips-head screwdriver and a mallet.
3
Before you begin the procedure, unplug the appliance’s power cord.
4
Open the left-side refrigerator door…
5
… and use the phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the two screws securing the center flapper hinge.
6
Use the mallet to tap the bottom of the flapper to help detach.
7
Pull the wire harnesses out and depress the tabs to disconnect the two wire harness connecters.
8
To install the new center flapper assembly…
9
… first connect the two wire connecters.
10
Push the wire harnesses into the inner liner…
11
… then align the upper and lower hinges on the liner mounting posts and slide the flapper down.
12
Rethread the two screws to secure the center hinge.
13
Plug the power cord back in…
14
… and the refrigerator should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Mullion Heater
$314.11
Total$0.00
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