Removing The Steel Lid (On Some Models); Removing The Top Panel - Whirlpool WTW5057LW0 Technical Manual

Removing the Steel Lid (on some
models)
1. Open the lid and remove the two (2) hinge screws from both sides using
a TORX T15 driver.
2. Rotate the hinge out of the lid and top panel.

Removing the Top Panel

Lifting the Top Panel
NOTE: There is a hook at the front left and right of the top panel that needs to
be disengaged to remove top panel.
1. Turn off water supply to washer.
2. Disconnect hot and cold inlet water hoses.
3. Tape lid down.
FOR SERVICE TECHNICIAN'S USE ONLY
4. Remove three (3) 1/4" (6 mm) hex-head mounting screws from the rear
of the console as indicated. Remove harness cover and set aside.
5. To remove the top panel, a tool such as a stiff putty knife must be used.
Slide the putty knife in between the cabinet and the top panel in the front
corner as shown in Figure 1. The putty knife will allow the top to be slid
forward slightly and removed. Repeat on other front corner. Carefully use
these tools to avoid damaging the finish on the consumers unit.
NOTE: Wrap tape around putty knife or add tape to chassis to avoid
damage to the unit.
A.
B.
A. Tab on Underside of Top Panel
B
A
Figure 1
Putty Knife
Slot
A
Figure 2
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