Disassembling / Reassembling doors

Disassembling / Reassembling Doors

Removing & reinstalling doors on a 3-door French Door Refrigerator without dispenser

Removing the Left Refrigerator Door

1. Remove the top hinge cover screws (1). Lift the hook (not visible), located at the bottom of the front side of the cover (2) with a flathead screwdriver.

   
   
   

2. Disconnect the wire harness (3).

3. Remove the grounding screw.

   
   
   

4. Remove the three bolts using a 10mm or 13/32-inch socket wrench and lift off the top hinge. Set parts aside.

   
   
   
   Caution When lifting the hinge, be careful that the door does not fall forward.

5. Lift the door from the middle hinge pin and remove the door.

   
   
   
   Caution Place the door, inside facing up, on a non-scratching surface.

Removing the Right Refrigerator Door

1. Remove the top hinge cover screws (1). Lift the hook (not visible), located at the bottom of the front side of the cover (2) with a flathead screwdriver.

   
   
   

2. Remove the three bolts using a 10mm or 13/32-inch socket wrench and lift off the top hinge. Set parts aside.

   
   
   
   Caution When lifting the hinge, be careful that the door does not fall forward.

3. Lift the door from the middle hinge pin and remove the door.

   
   
   
   Caution Place the door, inside facing up, on a non-scratching surface.

Assembling the Right Refrigerator Door

Install the right-side door first.

1. Make sure that the plastic sleeve is inserted in the bottom of the door. Lower the door onto the middle hinge pin as shown in the figure.

   
   
   

2. Align the door with the cabinet

3. Line up the holes in the top hinge with the holes in the top of the refrigerator. Insert and tighten the three bolts in the hinge.

   
   
   

4. Replace the hinge cover (1). Insert and tighten the cover screws (2).

   
   
   

Assembling the Left Refrigerator Door

Install the left refrigerator door after the right door is installed.

1. Make sure that the plastic sleeve is inserted in the bottom of the door. Lower the door onto the middle hinge pin as shown in the figure.

   
   
   

2. Align the door with the cabinet

3. Line up the holes in the top hinge with the holes in the top of the refrigerator. Insert and tighten the three bolts in the hinge.

   
   
   

4. Replace the grounding screw (3).

5. Reconnect the wire harness (4)

6. Replace the hinge cover (5). Insert and tighten the cover screws (6).