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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairBosch Dishwasher Wax Motor Actuator Replacement #00166635
Bosch Dishwasher Wax Motor Actuator Replacement #00166635
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Total Parts Cost
$29.67Estimated Savings
$112.5001:28
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the wax motor actuator on a Bosch dishwasher. The most common reason for replacing the wax motor actuator is when the detergent dispenser is not dispensing detergent.
All of the information for this wax motor actuator replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Bosch, Thermador, Gaggenau, Kenmore
All of the information for this wax motor actuator replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Bosch, Thermador, Gaggenau, Kenmore
Step By Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, be sure to turn off the power to your dishwasher before beginning.
2
Your first step is to open the dishwasher door and remove the screws securing the outer door panel.
3
Close the door securely and pull the outer door panel down to remove.
4
Now disconnect the wire harness from the old wax motor.
5
Depress the locking tab on the side of the dispenser housing and pull out the old wax motor.
6
Install the new dispenser wax motor by positioning it in the housing and snapping it into place.
7
Connect the wire harness to the new wax motor.
8
Reinstall the outer door panel by sliding it up into position and replace the screws in the inner panel to secure.
9
You’re now ready to turn the power supply back on and confirm that the dishwasher is functioning properly.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the wax motor actuator on a Bosch dishwasher. The most common reason for replacing the wax motor actuator is when the detergent dispenser is not dispensing detergent.
All of the information for this wax motor actuator replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Bosch, Thermador, Gaggenau, Kenmore
All of the information for this wax motor actuator replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Bosch, Thermador, Gaggenau, Kenmore
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, be sure to turn off the power to your dishwasher before beginning.
2
Your first step is to open the dishwasher door and remove the screws securing the outer door panel.
3
Close the door securely and pull the outer door panel down to remove.
4
Now disconnect the wire harness from the old wax motor.
5
Depress the locking tab on the side of the dispenser housing and pull out the old wax motor.
6
Install the new dispenser wax motor by positioning it in the housing and snapping it into place.
7
Connect the wire harness to the new wax motor.
8
Reinstall the outer door panel by sliding it up into position and replace the screws in the inner panel to secure.
9
You’re now ready to turn the power supply back on and confirm that the dishwasher is functioning properly.
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