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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairKitchenAid Refrigerator Door Closing Cam Replacement WPW10505294 
KitchenAid Refrigerator Door Closing Cam Replacement WPW10505294
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$8.82Estimated Savings
$112.5004:25
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the door closing cam on a KitchenAid Refrigerator (Model KRFF507HPS02). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the door will not close on its own.
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands: KitchenAid
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands: KitchenAid
Step By Step Instructions
1
To replace a refrigerator door closing cam on this kitchenaid refrigerator, you will need a phillips-head screwdriver, a small flat-head screwdriver, a t-25 torx bit, and lithium grease.
2
Before you begin the procedure, unplug the appliance’s power cord.
3
Use the phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the screw to detach the appropriate upper hinge cover.
4
If replacing a left side door closing cam, you will now need to lift up the clasp and detach the dispenser water supply line.
5
Disconnect the wire connecter if applicable, and unthread the screw to release the grounding wire.
6
Now using the t-25 torx bit, unthread the two mounting screws securing the hinge.
7
Have an assistant help to hold the door in place, as you remove the hinge.
8
If applicable, remove the left-side hinge bushing to detach it from the wires and water tube.
9
Detach the hinge itself from the wires and water tube if necessary.
10
Have the assistant help you to lift the door off the center hinge and set the door aside.
11
You can now use the small flat-head screwdriver to help remove the old closing cam from the center hinge.
12
To install the new door closing cam, fully seat the cam on the hinge post.
13
Apply a small amount of lithium grease to the cam.
14
Reinstall the refrigerator door by positioning it on the cam.
15
If applicable, confirm the mullion heater flap is closed, then close the door and hold it in position.
16
If applicable, feed the water tube through the upper door hinge then push the wires through the slot in the hinge.
17
Reinsert the wires and tube in the bushing then insert the bushing into the upper hinge.
18
Position the hinge on the door and cabinet, and thread the two mounting screws to secure.
19
Reconnect the wire connecter if necessary, and reattach the water supply line.
20
Secure the grounding wire with the screw if required.
21
Realign the hinge cover and thread the screw to secure.
22
Plug the power cord back in, and the refrigerator should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the door closing cam on a KitchenAid Refrigerator (Model KRFF507HPS02). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the door will not close on its own.
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands: KitchenAid
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands: KitchenAid
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
To replace a refrigerator door closing cam on this kitchenaid refrigerator, you will need a phillips-head screwdriver, a small flat-head screwdriver, a t-25 torx bit, and lithium grease.
2
Before you begin the procedure, unplug the appliance’s power cord.
3
Use the phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the screw to detach the appropriate upper hinge cover.
4
If replacing a left side door closing cam, you will now need to lift up the clasp and detach the dispenser water supply line.
5
Disconnect the wire connecter if applicable, and unthread the screw to release the grounding wire.
6
Now using the t-25 torx bit, unthread the two mounting screws securing the hinge.
7
Have an assistant help to hold the door in place, as you remove the hinge.
8
If applicable, remove the left-side hinge bushing to detach it from the wires and water tube.
9
Detach the hinge itself from the wires and water tube if necessary.
10
Have the assistant help you to lift the door off the center hinge and set the door aside.
11
You can now use the small flat-head screwdriver to help remove the old closing cam from the center hinge.
12
To install the new door closing cam, fully seat the cam on the hinge post.
13
Apply a small amount of lithium grease to the cam.
14
Reinstall the refrigerator door by positioning it on the cam.
15
If applicable, confirm the mullion heater flap is closed, then close the door and hold it in position.
16
If applicable, feed the water tube through the upper door hinge then push the wires through the slot in the hinge.
17
Reinsert the wires and tube in the bushing then insert the bushing into the upper hinge.
18
Position the hinge on the door and cabinet, and thread the two mounting screws to secure.
19
Reconnect the wire connecter if necessary, and reattach the water supply line.
20
Secure the grounding wire with the screw if required.
21
Realign the hinge cover and thread the screw to secure.
22
Plug the power cord back in, and the refrigerator should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Closing Cam
$8.82
Total$0.00
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