DescriptionThis video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the temperature sensor in an LG Refrigerator.
All of the information for this temperature sensor replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
LG
Tools needed: Phillips Screwdriver/Drill Driver, Flathead Screwdriver
Step-By-Step Instructions1
To replace the temperature sensor in this lg refrigerator…
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You will need a flathead screwdriver and a phillips screwdriver or drill driver with a number 2 phiillips bit.
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Be sure to unplug the appliance before working with any electrical components.
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Fully extend out the top freezer tray by lifting the front. then pull out the ice container.
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Next, pull and lift out the freezer tray.
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Lift the bottom freezer drawer out from the back.
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Loosen and remove the two phillips screws securing the freezer door and lift it up and out to remove it.
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Use the screwdriver to depress the tab on the drawer gear and pull up to detatch the bar from the slide rail.
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Remove the two screws on the ice maker
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Use the flathead screwdriver to release the tabs and pull it down, sliding it forward at the same time.
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Unplug the wire harness and remove the ice maker.
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Unsnap the evaporator cover
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Unplug the temperature sensor and the evaporator fan.
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Peel off the foam insulator and use the flathead screwdriver to pry out the temperature sensor.
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To install the new temperature sensor…
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Snap the sensor into the evaporator cover and set the insulation in position.
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Plug in the evaporator and temperature sensor
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Position and snap the evaporator cover into place.
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Plug in the wire harness for the ice maker.
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Slide the back of the ice maker into place and push up to snap in the tabs.
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Thread and tighten the two screws to secure the ice maker.
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Insert the bar into the set gear and snap the gear on the other end into its slot within the slide rail. this can be difficult to align.
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Set the freezer door by hooking the connector rails to the sliders.
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Screw in the two phillips head screws to secure the door.
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Place the drawer back inside the freezer.
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Slide the tray back into the guide rails.
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Then insert the ice container.
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…. and the lg refrigerator should be ready for use.