Removing And Replacing Doors - Kenmore 7531 - 22.0 cu. Ft. Top Freezer Refrigerator Use & Care Manual

ELECTRICAL
SHOCK HAZARD
Before you begin, either unplug the refrigerator or turn off power at the circuit breaker or fuse box. Remove food
and any Adjustable Door or Utility Bins from doors. Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury.
If entrance is less than 35-inches wide, the refrigerator's
doors will need to be removed.
TOOLS NEEDED:
• 10mm or 13/32-inch socket wrench
(with 2-inch extension for bottom door hinge)
- No. 2 Phillips head screwdriver
• Flat-head screwdriver for prying
• Adjustable wrench
REMOVE FREEZER DOOR
Before removing the doors, remove the Base Grille.
See BASE GRILLE INSTALLATION for reference.
Gently pry off the Top Hinge Cover with a flat head
screwdriver and remove (see Fig 1).
Fig. 1
REMOVE REFRIGERATOR DOOR
• Locate the quick connector next to the Bottom Hinge
and disassemble with the next steps:
1. Remove locking clipQ and set aside.
2. Press back coflet and pull out water connection tube (Z).
3. Remove connector and set aside.
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Using lOmm or 13/32-inch socket wrench, remove
the 3 bolts and lift off the Top Hinge (see Fig. 2).
Set parts aside.
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Lift freezer door slightly and remove it.
(Fig. 3). Set aside.
Fig. 3
Insert lines
Locking clip--
o Carefully disconnect wire harness connectors next
to Bottom Hinge.
Fig. 5
° Using an adjustable wrench remove
Bottom Nut.
'_ ._ BottomNut
Fig. 6