Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the hinge bracket in an LG washer (Model WM4000HBA). The most common reason for replacing this part is if it's missing or broken.
This replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
LG
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Step-By-Step Instructions1
To replace the hinge bracket in your lg washer, you will need needle nose pliers, a 5/16” nut driver or bit, a spring removal tool, and a drill driver with a phillips bit.
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Before you begin the procedure, unplug the washer.
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Pull the washer away from the wall.
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Unthread the two bolts that secure the door to the washer.
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Lift the door up to unhook it from the washer.
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Unthread the two screws on the top panel.
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Slide and lift the top panel off.
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Unthread the screw securing the right side of the control panel.
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Open the drawer and push down on the “push” tab and remove the detergent assembly.
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Unthread the two screws that secure the left side of the control panel.
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Pry the three tabs then pull back and lift up to free the control panel.
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Unplug the harness to the control panel.
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Open the drain clean-out door.
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Unthread the two phillips screws.
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Unthread the screw underneath the drain pump clean-out.
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Insert the spring tool on either end of the spring.
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Pull to remove the ring.
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Detach the boot seal from the front panel.
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Unthread the six screws on the front panel.
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Push the panel down to release it from the tab.
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Lift the front panel up and away from the washer.
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Unthread the two screws that secure the bracket.
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Slide the bracket away from the tabs then lift it up and out to remove.
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To install the new hinge bracket, slide the bracket under the panel lip and press hard into place. then slide into the tabs.
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Rethread the two screws to secure the bracket.
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Set the panel on the three tabs and plug in the door lock.
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Push the panel upright and lock it in place with the tab.
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Rethread the six screws into the panel.
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Rethread the screw underneath the drain pump clean-out.
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Feed the drain hose through the case and place in the washer.
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Rethread the two phillips screws and clip in the drain hose.
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Snap the door into place at the hinges.
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Tuck the boot seal into the front panel.
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Tuck the ring into the boot starting at the top.
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Insert the spring removal tool into the ring to securely seat it into the boot.
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Plug the wire harness back into the display board.
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Insert the control panel into its grooves and push forward to snap in place…
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Rethread the two screws on the left side of the control panel.
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Align the detergent assembly and push in until it snaps into place.
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Rethread the screw on the right side of the control panel.
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Hook the washer door onto the washer.
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Reathread the two bolts that secure the door to the washer.
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Set and slide the top panel onto the washer.
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Rethread the two screws onto the panel.
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Push the washer back into place.
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Turn on the power, and your washer should be ready for use.