Section 5. Teardown; Door Latch Hoop; Door Lock Mechanism; Rear Access Panel - Maytag MAH21PD Supplemental Service Instructions

SECTION 5. TEARDOWN

DOOR LATCH HOOP

The latch hoop was redesigned, eliminating
the latch hoop support and spring.
Removal
1. Remove the door assembly from the
washer.
2. Disassemble the door assembly by
removing the outer door panel.
3. Locate the locking tab on the door latch
hoop and pry the tab up. Figure 2
4. Squeeze the side tabs to disengage the
locating pins on the sides of the latch
hoop from the door liner.
5. Reinstallation is a reversal of the afore-
mentioned steps.
Figure 2

DOOR LOCK MECHANISM

Removal
1. Disconnect power to the washer.
2. Remove the front panel, dispenser bezel
and lift the top cover to expose the door
lock assembly.
3. Remove the individual wire harnesses
from the assembly and the two mount-
ing screws. Figure 3
4. Roll the top of the door lock assembly
forward and lift from the front shroud
assembly.
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Figure 3
Figure 4

REAR ACCESS PANEL

Removal of the access panel gains access
to the rear components of the washer.
Figure 5
Figure 5
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