Removing The Freezer Door - Whirlpool 8178501A Manual

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.
NOTE: The freezer door is shown being re-
moved in the following procedure. Except for
the wiring and water tubing disconnects, the
refrigerator door is removed in the same man-
ner.
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Turn off the water supply to the refrigerator.
3. Open the refrigerator and freezer doors
and remove the bottom grille.
Harness & Tubing Disconnects
4. Close the refrigerator door.
5. Remove the contents from the freezer door
shelves.
6. Close the freezer door.

REMOVING THE FREEZER DOOR

Bottom Grille
7. Using a screwdriver, pry out on the harness
connector locking tab, and disconnect the
harness connector from the unit.
8. Place a towel or a small container under
the freezer door hinge to catch any water
in the tubing when it is disconnected.
9. Push down on the blue quick-disconnect
locking ring, and pull the door water tube
out of the fitting. Allow any water to drain
into the container or onto the towel.
Door Water Tube & Quick-Disconnect
10. Remove the screw from the top hinge cover
and remove the cover.
Top Hinge
Cover & Screw
Continued on the next page.
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Harness Connector