Remove Gas Valve And Gas Valve Bracket - Maytag MDE17CS Service Manual

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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.
1. Remove the lower service panel
(See page 4-21).
2. Remove the ignitor wire connector
(See page 4-40).
3. Remove the two gas valve coil connectors
(See page 4-41).
4. Remove the high temp thermostat and high
temp cutout connectors
(See page 4-39) .
5. Remove the 1/4" hex head screw at the
back of the dryer that secures the gas pipe
bracket to the dryer cabinet.
Gas Pipe
Bracket Screw
6. Remove two 1/4" hex head screws that
secure the gas valve bracket brace to the
base of the dryer and remove the brace.
Ignitor
Connector
Bracket
Brace
Screws
7. Remove two 1/4" hex head screws under
the gas valve bracket.
8. Grasp the gas valve and bracket and move
it side to side while pulling the bracket out to
release the tab on the bracket that holds the
back of the bracket in place.
Ignitor
Gas Valve
Bracket Tab
NOTE: Make sure not to bump the ignitor
while removing the gas valve and bracket to
avoid breaking the ignitor.
4-42
Bracket
Screws