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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Top-Load Washer Right Lid Hinge Replacement W11551376 
Whirlpool Top-Load Washer Right Lid Hinge Replacement W11551376
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Total Parts Cost
$69.04Estimated Savings
$112.5003:42
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the right lid hinge on a Whirlpool top-loading washing machine, model WTW7120HW0. The most common reason for replacing this part is if the lid will not open or close properly.
All of the information in this part replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool
All of the information in this part replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool
Step By Step Instructions
1
To replace the right lid hinge on this whirlpool top-load washer…
2
… you will need a quarter-inch nut driver, a t-20 torx bit, and a putty knife.
3
Before you begin the procedure, unplug the appliance’s power cord.
4
Have an assistant help you to move the washer away from the wall.
5
Use the quarter-inch nut driver to unthread the two rear screws securing the control panel assembly.
6
Next, insert a putty knife under the front corners of the control panel housing to release the clips securing the housing.
7
Disconnect the user interface control wire connecter so you can set the control panel assembly aside.
8
Using the t-20 torx bit, unthread the four screws securing the lid.
9
Pull the lid off the hinges.
10
Use the quarter-inch nut driver to unthread the screw securing the right hinge.
11
With the screw unthreaded, you can lift out the old hinge.
12
To install the new lid hinge…
13
… insert the front and rear hooks into the slots in the main top…
14
… then thread the screw to secure.
15
Reposition the lid on the hinges.
16
Rethread the four screws.
17
Reconnect the user interface control wire connecter to the main control board.
18
Insert the rear control panel housing clips into the rear slots in the main top first… then snap the front clips into place.
19
Rethread the two rear screws to fully secure.
20
Move the washer back against the wall.
21
Plug the appliance’s power cord back in…
22
… and the washer should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the right lid hinge on a Whirlpool top-loading washing machine, model WTW7120HW0. The most common reason for replacing this part is if the lid will not open or close properly.
All of the information in this part replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool
All of the information in this part replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
To replace the right lid hinge on this whirlpool top-load washer…
2
… you will need a quarter-inch nut driver, a t-20 torx bit, and a putty knife.
3
Before you begin the procedure, unplug the appliance’s power cord.
4
Have an assistant help you to move the washer away from the wall.
5
Use the quarter-inch nut driver to unthread the two rear screws securing the control panel assembly.
6
Next, insert a putty knife under the front corners of the control panel housing to release the clips securing the housing.
7
Disconnect the user interface control wire connecter so you can set the control panel assembly aside.
8
Using the t-20 torx bit, unthread the four screws securing the lid.
9
Pull the lid off the hinges.
10
Use the quarter-inch nut driver to unthread the screw securing the right hinge.
11
With the screw unthreaded, you can lift out the old hinge.
12
To install the new lid hinge…
13
… insert the front and rear hooks into the slots in the main top…
14
… then thread the screw to secure.
15
Reposition the lid on the hinges.
16
Rethread the four screws.
17
Reconnect the user interface control wire connecter to the main control board.
18
Insert the rear control panel housing clips into the rear slots in the main top first… then snap the front clips into place.
19
Rethread the two rear screws to fully secure.
20
Move the washer back against the wall.
21
Plug the appliance’s power cord back in…
22
… and the washer should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
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