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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairFrigidaire Air Conditioner Top Air Duct Replacement 5304516589 
Frigidaire Air Conditioner Top Air Duct Replacement 5304516589
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$16.20Estimated Savings
$112.5006:50
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the top air duct on a Frigidaire Air Conditioner. The most common reason for replacing this part is if it is damaged or missing.
All of the information in this video is applicable to the following brands: Frigidaire
All of the information in this video is applicable to the following brands: Frigidaire
Step By Step Instructions
1
To replace the top air duct in this frigidaire air conditioner…
2
… you will need a #2 phillips-head screwdriver, a putty knife, and foam strip insulation.
3
Before you begin, unplug the unit’s power cord.
4
To perform this procedure, you will need to fully uninstall the unit from the wall sleeve or window and set it on a sturdy surface.
5
Now pull the air filter out.
6
Use the #2 phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the two screws securing the grille assembly.
7
With the screws unthreaded, use the putty knife to help pry the grille assembly off.
8
Release the control panel wiring from the retainers to provide enough slack to set the grille aside.
9
Next, unthread the six screws to release the rear grille if attached.
10
Unthread the lower screws securing the left-and-right-side air intake screens.
11
Detach the screens from the top to remove.
12
Now unthread the eight screws securing the unit’s cabinet.
13
With the screws unthreaded, lift the cabinet off.
14
Cut the three pieces of foam strip insulation securing the top air duct.
15
… and peel back the tape at the top.
16
You can now pull the old duct straight up to remove.
17
To prepare the new top air duct for installation…
18
… apply new foam strip insulation to the front edge of the duct…
19
… and some sealing gum to cover the hole in the middle.
20
Transfer the wiring diagram from the old duct to the new one as well.
21
Position the top air duct on the middle duct section.
22
Use new foam strip insulation to help secure.
23
Realign the cabinet…
24
… and rethread the eight screws.
25
Replace the left-and-right-side air intake screens and rethread the lower screws.
26
If applicable, reinstall the rear grille.
27
Secure the control panel wiring in the retainers.
28
Align the top tabs of the grille assembly with the slots in the top edge of the unit and snap the assembly into position.
29
Thread the two mounting screws.
30
Keeping the upper lip facing outward, insert the air filter into the front grille slot.
31
Reinstall the unit in the wall sleeve or window as necessary.
32
Plug the power cord back in…
33
… and the air conditioner should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the top air duct on a Frigidaire Air Conditioner. The most common reason for replacing this part is if it is damaged or missing.
All of the information in this video is applicable to the following brands: Frigidaire
All of the information in this video is applicable to the following brands: Frigidaire
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
To replace the top air duct in this frigidaire air conditioner…
2
… you will need a #2 phillips-head screwdriver, a putty knife, and foam strip insulation.
3
Before you begin, unplug the unit’s power cord.
4
To perform this procedure, you will need to fully uninstall the unit from the wall sleeve or window and set it on a sturdy surface.
5
Now pull the air filter out.
6
Use the #2 phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the two screws securing the grille assembly.
7
With the screws unthreaded, use the putty knife to help pry the grille assembly off.
8
Release the control panel wiring from the retainers to provide enough slack to set the grille aside.
9
Next, unthread the six screws to release the rear grille if attached.
10
Unthread the lower screws securing the left-and-right-side air intake screens.
11
Detach the screens from the top to remove.
12
Now unthread the eight screws securing the unit’s cabinet.
13
With the screws unthreaded, lift the cabinet off.
14
Cut the three pieces of foam strip insulation securing the top air duct.
15
… and peel back the tape at the top.
16
You can now pull the old duct straight up to remove.
17
To prepare the new top air duct for installation…
18
… apply new foam strip insulation to the front edge of the duct…
19
… and some sealing gum to cover the hole in the middle.
20
Transfer the wiring diagram from the old duct to the new one as well.
21
Position the top air duct on the middle duct section.
22
Use new foam strip insulation to help secure.
23
Realign the cabinet…
24
… and rethread the eight screws.
25
Replace the left-and-right-side air intake screens and rethread the lower screws.
26
If applicable, reinstall the rear grille.
27
Secure the control panel wiring in the retainers.
28
Align the top tabs of the grille assembly with the slots in the top edge of the unit and snap the assembly into position.
29
Thread the two mounting screws.
30
Keeping the upper lip facing outward, insert the air filter into the front grille slot.
31
Reinstall the unit in the wall sleeve or window as necessary.
32
Plug the power cord back in…
33
… and the air conditioner should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Air Duct
$16.20
Total$0.00
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