GE Profile WPDH8800J Technical Service Manual page 35

To remove the pump:
1. Remove the front panel. (See
Caution: Under normal conditions, approximately
1 quart of water will drain out when the pump
cleanout is removed.
2. Place a shallow pan under the drain cleanout.
3. Turn the pump cleanout counterclockwise
approximately 2 turns, then pull outward.
Strainer
Note: Remove any debris or foreign objects from the
strainer and interior of the pump before reinstalling.
4. Remove the drain hoses from the pump:
Note: The drain hoses are diffi cult to remove.
a. Squeeze each clamp and slide it back.
b. Carefully break each hose loose by inserting
a small fl at blade screwdriver under the
hose to break the seal.
c. Remove the tub outlet hose from the pump
inlet.
d. Remove the drain hose from the pump
outlet.
5.
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Front Panel
6.
7.
8.
Note: Before installing the clamp, align the notch
in the drain hose with the raised ridge on the pump
outlet.
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Disconnect the 2 wires from the pump.
Tub
Outlet
Hose
Remove the 2 Phillips-head screws that hold the
pump to the chassis.
Pull the pump rearward to clear the 2 locator
pins from the 2 grommets in the front frame.
Locator Pins
Remove the pump through the enlarged
opening on the left side of the front frame.
Pump
Wires
Drain Hose
Notch
Ridge