DescriptionThis video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the auger assembly wire harness on a Samsung Refrigerator (Model RF27T5501SRAA51). The most common reason for replacing this part is if ice will not dispense.
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Samsung
Step-By-Step Instructions1
To replace the ice auger assembly wire harness in the Samsung refrigerator,
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You will need a Phillips head screwdriver, a large flathead 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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Open the left side refrigerator door and pull out the ice bucket.
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Using the Phillips head screwdriver, unthread the screw securing the ice wire harness cover.
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With the screw unthreaded, you can pull the cover straight out to remove.
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Depress the tabs to disconnect the wire harness connector.
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Next, unthread the screws securing the lower icemaker cover.
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Use the large flathead screwdriver to depress the retaining tab to release the cover.
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Use the screwdriver to help detach the refrigerant tubing from the bottom of the ice maker.
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Now, depress the retaining tab at the top and pull the ice maker assembly forward and down to remove.
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This may require some effort.
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Next, use the small flathead screwdriver to depress the retaining tab to disconnect the auger wire harness connector.
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Insert the large flathead screwdriver under the auger motor assembly retaining clip, then rotate to lift up the clip.
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You can now pull the assembly out.
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Next, unthread the screws securing the fan and heater housing.
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Lift the housing up and slide back to release.
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Unthread the screws securing the solenoid bracket cover.
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Use the small flathead screwdriver to depress the three tabs to release the cover.
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Next, detach the ice level sensor and the temperature sensor from the solenoid bracket cover.
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Disconnect the solenoid wire connector.
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Now, disconnect the fan heater and auger motor wire connectors, then pull the old wire harness free.
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To install the new ice auger assembly wire harness, feed the main harness connector through the hole in the fan and heater housing.
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Connect the fan heater and auger motor wire connectors.
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Connect the solenoid wire connector.
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Properly seat both the temperature sensor and ice level sensor in the cover, keeping the wires secure in the slot.
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Realign and snap the solenoid bracket cover into place.
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Rethread the mounting screw.
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Reposition the fan and heater housing and thread the screw to secure.
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Realign the ice auger motor assembly in the housing and push it back until it locks into place.
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Connect the auger wire harness connector.
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Reposition the ice maker assembly in the housing so the refrigerant tubing feeds through the space between the ice maker tray and the hinged lower cover.
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Then align the slots on the housing mounting posts and push back until the assembly is fully seated.
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Press the refrigerant tubing into place under the tray and close the cover.
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Rethread the screw to secure the cover.
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Connect the ice wire harness connector and secure all wiring behind the clips.
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Realign the tabs on the wire harness cover with the slots in the ice maker housing and push the cover straight back.
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Thread the screw to secure.
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Replace the ice bucket.
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Plug the power cord back in and the refrigerator should be ready for use.