DescriptionThis video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the auger motor support on a GE Refrigerator (Model GSE25GSHPCSS). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the auger is not working properly.
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands: GE
Step-By-Step Instructions1
To replace the ice auger motor support in this GE refrigerator…
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… you will need a 5/16th inch nut driver, a quarter-inch nut driver, 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 freezer door and pull out the ice bucket.
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Use the small flat-head screwdriver to help disconnect the ice maker wire harness.
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Using the 5/16th inch nut driver, unthread the left -side mounting screw securing the auger motor.
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Lift the auger motor up to detach.
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Use the small flat-head screwdriver to help disconnect the wire harness so you can fully remove the motor.
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Next, use the quarter-inch nut driver to unthread the screw securing the auger motor cover.
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Now pry open the tabs to release the cover.
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Remove the solenoid plunger.
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Use one of the nut drivers to help loosen the drive cam by rotating it clockwise… then fully unthread the cam.
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Now use the quarter-inch nut driver to unthread the five screws securing the auger motor and solenoid.
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Use the small flat-head screwdriver to depress the tabs to detach the wire harness connecter from the old support.
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To install the new ice auger motor support…
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… position it over the motor shaft…
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… and thread the three screws to secure the support to the motor.
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Snap the wire harness connecter into place.
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Position the solenoid and thread the two screws to secure.
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Thread the drive cam onto the motor shaft counter-clockwise and tighten.
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Reposition the insulation, if necessary, and reinsert the plunger into the solenoid.
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Realign the cover and snap it into place…
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… then rethread the screw.
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Reinstall the auger motor assembly…
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… by first reconnecting the wire harness.
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Align the right side of the support in the right bracket then hook the left side onto the left bracket.
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Thread the screw to secure.
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Reconnect the ice maker wire harness.
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Reinstall the ice bucket.
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Plug the appliance’s power cord back in…
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… and the refrigerator should be ready for use.