Introduction

Removing the Control Housing from the refrigerator.

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    • Unplug your refrigerator before you begin your repair.

    • If you are testing or repairing the following items, you may also need to shut off and disconnect the water supply:

    • Condenser fan motor

    • Compressor motor and thermal overload device

    • Water supply valve assembly

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    • Open the refrigerator door.

    • Unscrew the light bulb on the rear of the control housing.

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    • Use a 1/4" nut driver to remove the two 1/4" hex head fasteners, securing the control housing.

    • Use a 1/4" nut driver to remove the three additional 1/4" hex head fasteners, securing the control housing.

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    • Lower the control housing, allowing the rear portion to stay closer to the top of the fresh food compartment.

    • Support the control housing with your hand until the right hand corner rests on one of the shelves

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    • Disconnect the control housing by squeezing the locking tab on the connector and pulling the connector downward.

    • Support the end of control housing nearest the cable with one hand.

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    • Locate the auxiliary connector and unclip it from the control housing. You may need to push the clip tabs out of the way with a finger.

    • Disconnect the auxiliary connector by squeezing the locking tab and pulling the connector halves apart.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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Bill Gilbert

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