Removing The Evaporator Fan Motor - KitchenAid KBFC42FS Technical Education

REMOVING THE EVAPORATOR FAN MOTOR

WARNING
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. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Remove the freezer drawer (see page
4-20 for the procedure).
3. Remove the storage drawer from the
freezer.
Freezer Storage Drawer
4. Remove the three hex-head screws from
the evaporator fan motor cover and re-
move the cover.
Evaporator Fan Motor Cover
5. Unlock and disconnect the evaporator
fan motor connector from the wire har-
ness. NOTE: Do not allow the wire har-
ness to fall behind the evaporator cover,
otherwise you will have to remove the
cover to retrieve it.
6. Squeeze the top and bottom of the evap-
orator fan motor bracket and remove it
from the motor.
Evaporator Fan Motor Connector
7. Pull forward on the evaporator fan motor,
disengage the blade from the motor shaft,
and remove the motor. NOTE: When you
reinstall the fan blade on the motor shaft,
make sure you push it on all the way, and
that it spins freely. Keep all wiring away
from the blade.
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Bracket
Fan Motor
Blade