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Frigidaire Air Conditioner Middle Air Duct Replacement 5304516552

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This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the middle 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

Step By Step Instructions

1
To replace the middle 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 foam strip insulation covering the control box cover.
15
Now unthread the three screws securing the cover.
16
Set the cover aside.
17
Now unthread the upper and lower screws securing the control box to the frame and base.
18
With the screws unthreaded, shift the box out of the way.
19
Cut the foam strip insulation on the right side of the air duct…
20
… and peel back the tape at the top.
21
Pull the frame back so you can fully remove the top and middle air duct sections.
22
Cut the foam strip insulation to separate the old middle air duct section from the top air duct.
23
To prepare the new middle air duct for installation…
24
… apply a new piece of foam insulation to cushion the control box.
25
Now join the new middle duct to the top duct…
26
… and use new foam strip insulation to help secure.
27
Position the top and middle air duct sections in the frame.
28
Fully position the control box…
29
… then rethread the upper and lower screws to secure.
30
Reposition the control box cover…
31
… and rethread the screws to secure.
32
Realign the cabinet…
33
… and rethread the eight screws.
34
Replace the left-and-right-side air intake screens and rethread the lower screws.
35
If applicable, reinstall the rear grille.
36
Secure the control panel wiring in the retainers.
37
Align the top tabs of the grille assembly with the slots in the top edge of the unit and snap the assembly into position.
38
Thread the two mounting screws.
39
Keeping the upper lip facing outward, insert the air filter into the front grille slot.
40
Reinstall the unit in the wall sleeve or window as necessary.
41
Plug the power cord back in…
42
… and the air conditioner should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the middle 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
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
To replace the middle 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 foam strip insulation covering the control box cover.
15
Now unthread the three screws securing the cover.
16
Set the cover aside.
17
Now unthread the upper and lower screws securing the control box to the frame and base.
18
With the screws unthreaded, shift the box out of the way.
19
Cut the foam strip insulation on the right side of the air duct…
20
… and peel back the tape at the top.
21
Pull the frame back so you can fully remove the top and middle air duct sections.
22
Cut the foam strip insulation to separate the old middle air duct section from the top air duct.
23
To prepare the new middle air duct for installation…
24
… apply a new piece of foam insulation to cushion the control box.
25
Now join the new middle duct to the top duct…
26
… and use new foam strip insulation to help secure.
27
Position the top and middle air duct sections in the frame.
28
Fully position the control box…
29
… then rethread the upper and lower screws to secure.
30
Reposition the control box cover…
31
… and rethread the screws to secure.
32
Realign the cabinet…
33
… and rethread the eight screws.
34
Replace the left-and-right-side air intake screens and rethread the lower screws.
35
If applicable, reinstall the rear grille.
36
Secure the control panel wiring in the retainers.
37
Align the top tabs of the grille assembly with the slots in the top edge of the unit and snap the assembly into position.
38
Thread the two mounting screws.
39
Keeping the upper lip facing outward, insert the air filter into the front grille slot.
40
Reinstall the unit in the wall sleeve or window as necessary.
41
Plug the power cord back in…
42
… and the air conditioner should be ready for use.

Applicable Product Model

Parts Needed
Air Duct
Air Duct
$20.32
Total$0.00

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