Weight Ring; External Drain Hose; Water Inlet And Overflow/Vent Tube Grommet; Section 4 Component Teardown (Continued) - Frigidaire Affinity 6000 Series Service Manual

Section 4 Component Teardown
Weight Ring Removal
The weight ring is secured to the front of the outer
wash tub assembly with five carriage bolts. The bellows
does not have to be completely removed to access and
remove the weight ring.
To remove the weight ring:
1. Disconnect the washer from electrical supply.
2. Remove the top panel.
3. Remove control console.
4. Remove the front panel.
5. Disconnect advance rinsing technology hose from
bellows.
6. Remove light assembly from bellows.
7. Using a 7/16" socket, remove the (5) bolts holding
the weight ring to the outer tub and slide the weight
ring off the outer tub front. (See Figure 4-47)
Figure 4-47.
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Bolts
External Drain Hose Removal
1. Release the clamp and pull the hose off the coupler.
(See Figure 4-48)
Hose Clamp
Figure 4-48.

Water Inlet And Overflow/Vent Tube Grommet

Removal
The water inlet/ overflow vent tube grommet supports
the hot and cold water inlet fittings and the overflow
tube. The overflow tube must be removed prior to
removing the grommet.
To remove the water inlet/ overflow vent tube grommet:
1. Disconnect the washer from the hot and cold water
hoses.
2. Using a small flat bladed screwdriver, release the
eight locking tabs around the water inlet tubes while
pushing on the grommet rim from inside the washer.
(See Figure 4-49)
3. Using a small flat bladed screwdriver, release the
three locking tabs around the overflow/vent tube
while pushing on the grommet rim from inside the
washer. (See Figure 4-49)
Figure 4-49.