Frigidaire Dryer Servicing page 67

Top Panel Removal (All Models)
The top panel is removed by extracting the two #2
square bit screws located along the rear edge of the top
panel. (See Figure 4-11) With the screws removed, slide
the top panel towards the rear until free of the retaining
clips located at the front of the side panels.
Top Panel Mounting Bracket Removal (All Models)
The top panel mounting bracket is removed by first
removing the top panel, then extract the three #2
square bit screws located along the rear edge of the
bracket. (See Figure 4-12)
NOTE
The top panel mounting bracket may be removed with
the top panel attached. Do not remove the two screws
as shown in figure 4-11.
Console Panel Removal (All Models)
The console panel is secured to the unit frame with a
screw that passes through a mounting bracket on each
side of the console panel, which then fastens into the
cabinet frame. The mounting bracket also has a tab
that locates into a slot in the cabinet frame face. The
bottom of the console panel has tabs that locate in slots
cut in the top of the front inner panel.
To remove the console panel:
1. Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply and
remove the top panel.
2. Disconnect the electrical leads of console panel from
the wire harness at the three Molex connectors.
Remove grounding clip from top of front inner panel.
3. Extract the two screws with a #2 square bit that
secure the console to the cabinet frame.
(See Figure 4-13)
4. Lift the console panel upwards until the locating tabs
releases from the slot in the cabinet frame face.
then tilt the console panel away from the face of the
cabinet and remove from the unit.
Section 4 Component Teardown
Screws
Figure 4-11.
Screws
Figure 4-12.
Screws
Figure 4-13. Console Removal
Wiring not shown.
Tab
4-5