GE Adora DFE29JG Technical Service Manual page 50

To replace a fresh food or freezer air thermistor:
1. Unplug the refrigerator.
Note: The thermistor grille uses an alignment tab to
ensure proper grille placement. The grille also uses 2
snap tabs to lock it into the liner.
2. Insert a small fl at blade screwdriver under the
thermistor cover and gently lift the edge until it
releases from the ceiling.
3. Peel back the foil shunt (if present) from the
cover.
4. Pull the thermistor out from the 4 tabs in the
Snap Tabs
5. Cut the thermistor wiring as close to the
Alignment
Tab
6. Strip the outer insulation from the thermistor
Snap Tabs
Thermistor Cover
7. Prepare the replacement thermistor by cutting
8. Using two WR01X10466 bell connectors, splice
Foil Shunt
9. Snap the thermistor into the grille and replace
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cover.
Tab (1 of 4)
thermistor as possible.
case harness back 1 inch. Strip the 2 internal
wires back 3/16 inch for splicing.
the wiring 4 inches back from the thermistor
and strip the wires back 3/16 inch.
the wiring. After the splices are complete, fi ll the
bell connectors fully with WR97X163 silicone
grease.
Silicone Grease
the foil shield (if present) inside the cover. Place
excess wiring into the thermistor pocket, then
snap the grille back into the liner, taking note of
the alignment pin.
Thermistor