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Whirlpool Top-Load Washer Internal Drain Hose Retainer Replacement W10652932

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This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the internal drain hose retainer on a Whirlpool top-loading washing machine, model WTW7120HW0. The most common reason for replacing this part is if it is damaged or missing.

All of the information in this part replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool

Step By Step Instructions

1
To replace the internal drain hose retainer in this whirlpool top-load washer…
2
… you will need a quarter-inch nut driver, a 5/16th inch nut driver, and channel-lock pliers.
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 screw securing the rear access plate.
6
Remove the plate.
7
Use the channel-lock pliers to release the spring clamp so you can detach the external drain hose from the outlet port.
8
Next, unthread the seven screws securing the lower rear access panel.
9
Unthread the screw securing the panel to the internal drain hose outlet port mounting plate.
10
Detach the plate and you can pull the panel straight up to remove.
11
Use the 5/16th inch nut driver to unthread the screw securing the internal drain hose retainer to the outer tub.
12
Fully detach the old retainer if still intact.
13
To install the new internal drain hose retainer…
14
Snap it onto the internal drain hose...
15
… then place the motor wiring conduit behind the retainer and thread the screw to secure the retainer to the outer tub.
16
Replace the lower rear access panel by aligning the bottom tabs first.
17
Snap the internal drain hose outlet port mounting plate into place on the panel and thread the screw to secure.
18
Now thread the seven remaining screws to fully secure the panel.
19
Attach the external drain hose to the outlet port, securing it with the clamp.
20
Realign the access plate and secure it with the screw.
21
Move the washer back against the wall.
22
Plug the appliance’s power cord back in…
23
… and the washer should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the internal drain hose retainer on a Whirlpool top-loading washing machine, model WTW7120HW0. The most common reason for replacing this part is if it is damaged or missing.

All of the information in this part replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
To replace the internal drain hose retainer in this whirlpool top-load washer…
2
… you will need a quarter-inch nut driver, a 5/16th inch nut driver, and channel-lock pliers.
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 screw securing the rear access plate.
6
Remove the plate.
7
Use the channel-lock pliers to release the spring clamp so you can detach the external drain hose from the outlet port.
8
Next, unthread the seven screws securing the lower rear access panel.
9
Unthread the screw securing the panel to the internal drain hose outlet port mounting plate.
10
Detach the plate and you can pull the panel straight up to remove.
11
Use the 5/16th inch nut driver to unthread the screw securing the internal drain hose retainer to the outer tub.
12
Fully detach the old retainer if still intact.
13
To install the new internal drain hose retainer…
14
Snap it onto the internal drain hose...
15
… then place the motor wiring conduit behind the retainer and thread the screw to secure the retainer to the outer tub.
16
Replace the lower rear access panel by aligning the bottom tabs first.
17
Snap the internal drain hose outlet port mounting plate into place on the panel and thread the screw to secure.
18
Now thread the seven remaining screws to fully secure the panel.
19
Attach the external drain hose to the outlet port, securing it with the clamp.
20
Realign the access plate and secure it with the screw.
21
Move the washer back against the wall.
22
Plug the appliance’s power cord back in…
23
… and the washer should be ready for use.

Applicable Product Model

icons/washing machine
Brand
Product Type
Model
Subtype
Product Diagram & Manuals
Parts Needed
Retainer
Retainer
$30.56
Recommended Tools and Accessories
Cleaner
Cleaner
$7.62
Total$0.00

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