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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairSamsung Refrigerator Upper/Lower Flapper Hinge Replacement DA61-08305A 
Samsung Refrigerator Upper/Lower Flapper Hinge Replacement DA61-08305A
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$13.86Estimated Savings
$112.5005:30
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the upper/lower flapper hinge 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 upper or lower flapper hinge on this Samsung refrigerator,
2
You will need a Phillips head screwdriver, a small flathead screwdriver, a putty knife, and a mallet.
3
Before you begin the procedure, unplug the appliance's power cord.
4
Open the left side refrigerator door and use the Phillips head screwdriver to unthread the two screws securing the center flapper hinge.
5
Use the mallet to tap the bottom of the flapper to help detach.
6
Pull the wire harnesses out and depress the tabs to disconnect the two wire harness connectors.
7
Next, use the putty knife to pry out the flapper heater.
8
Now use the small flathead screwdriver to separate the inner flapper panel from the outer panel.
9
Remove the foam inserts.
10
Now use the putty knife to pry off the cap securing the hinge you're replacing.
11
Detach the spring from the old hinge to remove.
12
Before you install the new flapper hinge, confirm the spring is in place on the outer panel.
13
Now align the hinge and insert the spring.
14
Realign the cap and snap it into place.
15
Replace the foam inserts.
16
Confirm the rubber grommet is in place on the bottom of the inner flapper panel, then align the inner panel with the outer panel and snap it into position.
17
Realign the flapper heater and snap it into place.
18
Reinstall the flapper by first connecting the two wire connectors.
19
Push the wire harnesses into the inner liner, then align the upper and lower hinges on the liner mounting posts and slide the flapper down.
20
Re-thread the two screws to secure the center hinge.
21
Plug the power cord back in, and the refrigerator should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the upper/lower flapper hinge 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 upper or lower flapper hinge on this Samsung refrigerator,
2
You will need a Phillips head screwdriver, a small flathead screwdriver, a putty knife, and a mallet.
3
Before you begin the procedure, unplug the appliance's power cord.
4
Open the left side refrigerator door and use the Phillips head screwdriver to unthread the two screws securing the center flapper hinge.
5
Use the mallet to tap the bottom of the flapper to help detach.
6
Pull the wire harnesses out and depress the tabs to disconnect the two wire harness connectors.
7
Next, use the putty knife to pry out the flapper heater.
8
Now use the small flathead screwdriver to separate the inner flapper panel from the outer panel.
9
Remove the foam inserts.
10
Now use the putty knife to pry off the cap securing the hinge you're replacing.
11
Detach the spring from the old hinge to remove.
12
Before you install the new flapper hinge, confirm the spring is in place on the outer panel.
13
Now align the hinge and insert the spring.
14
Realign the cap and snap it into place.
15
Replace the foam inserts.
16
Confirm the rubber grommet is in place on the bottom of the inner flapper panel, then align the inner panel with the outer panel and snap it into position.
17
Realign the flapper heater and snap it into place.
18
Reinstall the flapper by first connecting the two wire connectors.
19
Push the wire harnesses into the inner liner, then align the upper and lower hinges on the liner mounting posts and slide the flapper down.
20
Re-thread the two screws to secure the center hinge.
21
Plug the power cord back in, and the refrigerator should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Hinge
$13.86
Total$0.00
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