GE PTWN8055MMS User Manual page 56

Heater
Note: The heating element must be removed before attempting to remove
the hi-limit thermostat.
1. Remove 2 wires from the terminal ends of the heating element.
2. Remove the three 8-mm hex-head screws holding the heating element
bracket in place . Remove the bracket.
3. Loosen the 10-mm hex-nut until the rubber gasket is no longer
compressed.
4. Grasp the heating element and pull it from the tub.
10-mm Hex Nut
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