Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the water filter housing on a KitchenAid Refrigerator (Model KRFF507HPS02). The most common reason for replacing this part is if it is leaking.
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands: KitchenAid
Step-By-Step Instructions1
To replace the water filter housing in this kitchenaid refrigerator, you will need a quarter-inch nut driver.
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Before you begin the procedure, unplug the appliance’s power cord.
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Shut off the home’s water supply line valve.
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Open the water filter cover and remove the water filter.
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Use the quarter-inch nut driver to unthread the two screws securing the upper cover panel.
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Detach the panel and disconnect the led light wire harness to fully remove the panel.
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Now pull down the clasp and detach the water filter supply line from the filter housing.
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Detach the outlet line as well.
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Now pull the right side of the water filter housing down to detach and you can remove the old component.
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To install the new water filter housing, insert the left port through the hole in the upper housing then snap the right port into place.
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Attach the outlet line to the left port and close the clasp to secure.
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Do the same to secure the supply line to the right port.
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Reinstall the upper cover panel by first reconnecting the led light wire harness.
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Align the three rear upper cover panel tabs with the housing brackets and snap the panel into position.
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Rethread the two screws to secure.
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Insert the water filter into the new housing and close the cover.
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Turn the water supply back on, plug the power cord back in, and the refrigerator should be ready for use.