If the entrance door is too narrow for the refrigerator to pass through, remove the refrigerator doors and move the refrigerator sideways through the doorway.
Use two or more people to remove and install the refrigerator doors.
Disconnect the electrical supply to the refrigerator before installing.
Do not put hands, feet or other objects into the air vents or bottom of the refrigerator.
Be careful when handling the hinge and hinge lever.
Remove food and bins before detaching the doors.
Do not hold the handle when removing or replacing the doors as the handle may come off.
Tools Needed
Flat-head screwdriver
Phillips screwdriver
Removing the Hinge Cover
Remove the screws from the hinge cover at the top of the refrigerator. Lift the hook (not visible), located at the bottom of the front side of the cover with a flat-head screwdriver.
Removing the Freezer Door
The water supply is connected to the upper right part of the rear surface of the refrigerator. Remove the clip in the joint area. Hold the water supply connection and gently push the collet a to detach the water supply line as shown.Disassembling/Assembling the Water Linesb Collet c Tube d Insert line e ClipRemove the screws from the water line cover f and detach the cover.Pull out the water supply lines g at the top of the refrigerator. Disconnect all the wire harnesses h. Unscrew the ground wire i.The number of wire harnesses may vary depending on the model.Ground wire is only present on some models.Rotate the hinge lever j counterclockwise. Lift the top hinge k free of the hinge lever latch l.When lifting the hinge free of the latch, be careful that the door does not fall forward.Free the hinge from the water lines and wire harnesses and set it aside.Lift the door from the bottom hinge pin m and place it, inside facing up, on a non-scratching surface.
Removing the Refrigerator Door
Detach all the wire harnesses a. Unscrew the ground wire b.The number of wire harnesses may vary depending on the model.Ground wire is only present on some models.Rotate the hinge lever c clockwise. Lift the top hinge d free of the hinge lever latch e.When lifting the hinge free of the latch, be careful that the door does not fall forward.Lift the door from the bottom hinge pin f.Place the door, inside facing up, on a non-scratching surface.
Assembling the Refrigerator Door
Place the door onto the bottom hinge pin a.Fit the hinge b over the hinge lever latch c and slot it into place. Rotate the lever d counterclockwise to secure the hinge.Align the refrigerator door with the cabinet to help fit the top hinge in place.Connect all the wire harnesses e. Screw in the ground wire f.The number of wire harnesses may vary depending on the model.Ground wire is only present on some models.
Assembling the Freezer Door
Install the freezer door onto the bottom hinge pin a.Fit the hinge b over the hinge lever latch c and slot it into place. Rotate the lever d clockwise and fasten the hinge.Align the freezer door with the cabinet to help fit the top hinge in place.Connect all the wire harnesses and the ground wire.The number of wire harnesses may vary depending on the model.Ground wire is only present on some models.Push the water supply lines into the hole on the top case and pull them through the backplate.Hold the water supply connection and gently push in the collet e to connect the water supply lines as shown. Insert the tube at least 5/8 inch (15 mm) into the connector. Insert the clip on the joint to fasten the tubes in place.Disassembling/Assembling the Water Lines f Collet g Tube h Insert line i ClipGently press the collet and insert the tube until only one line shows on the tube.
Assembling the Hinge Cover
Position the hinge cover in its place. Insert and tighten the cover screws.