Removing The Pumps - Whirlpool WTW9500E SERIES Service Manual

COMPONENT ACCESS
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before servicing.
Replace all parts and panels before operating.
Failure to do so can result in death or
electrical shock.
Preparation
1. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
2. Turn off water supply to washer.
3. Disconnect hot and cold inlet water hoses and remove the
drain hose from the standpipe or laundry tub.
4. If equipped, remove the bulk dispense drawer.
5. Tape the washer lid closed.
6. Carefully lay the washer on its back panel. Place padding
on the floor to protect the surfaces.
7. Remove sound padding and set aside.
Recirculation
Pump
Drain Pump
Figure 1 - Pump Locations
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4-16 2016 Cabrio & Bravos Top Load, Direct Drive Washer

Removing the Pumps

Removing the Drain Pump (Figure 2)
1. Disconnect pump connector from drain pump. Unclip
2. Loosen the two (2) hose clamps and pull the inlet and
3. Remove the three (3) 8mm hex-head screws (circled) and
Connector
Removing the Recirculation Pump (Figure 3)
1. Disconnect pump connector from recirculation pump.
2. Loosen the two (2) hose clamps and pull the inlet and
3. Remove the three (3) 8mm hex-head screws (circled) and
Sump
harnesses as shown in Figure 2.
outlet drain hoses off the pump. Note that there is a tab
on the outlet that fits into a slot in the hose.
remove drain pump from tub.
Pump
Figure 2 - Drain Pump
Unclip harness as shown in Figure 3.
outlet drain hoses off the pump. Note that there is a tab
on the outlet that fits into a slot in the hose.
remove recirculation pump from tub.
Pump
Connector
Hose Clamps
Figure 3 - Recirculation Pump
Unclip
Harnesses
Hose
Clamps
Hose Tab
Unclip
Harness