DescriptionThis video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the tubing connector on a Samsung Refrigerator (Model RF27T5501SRAA51). The most common reason for replacing this part is if it is damaged or leaking.
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Samsung
Step-By-Step Instructions1
To replace the water line tubing connecter on this samsung refrigerator…
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… you will need a phillips-head screwdriver and a small flat-head screwdriver.
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Before you begin the procedure, unplug the appliance’s power cord.
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Use the phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the three mounting screws securing the hinge cover.
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Next, depress the retaining ring to release the outgoing water line from the tubing connecter.
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Insert the small flat-head screwdriver into the notch in the tubing connecter cap to detach the cap.
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You can now depress the incoming water line retaining ring to fully remove the old connecter.
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To install the new water line tubing connecter…
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… fully insert the incoming water line into the red end of the connecter…
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… then snap the cap onto the connecter.
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Fully insert the outgoing water line into the opposite end of the connecter.
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… and rethread the three mounting screws.
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Plug the power cord back in…
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… and the refrigerator should be ready for use.