Fix Your Stuff Community Store

LG Front Load Washing Machine Pump Assembly Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to replace the pump assembly in your LG front load washing machine.

The pump assembly drains the tub and expels wastewater out of the washer. It includes the drain pump and drain filter housing.

This guide will work for most LG front load washing machines. This guide is written with a model WM3050CW washer. If you have a different model, you may encounter some minor disassembly differences, but the overall repair process will be the same.

The metal ring holding the rubber boot can be difficult to reinstall. You can buy this tool to make the reinstallation easier, or ask additional people to help.

What you need

  1. LG Front Load Washing Machine Pump Assembly Replacement, Safety Precautions: step 1, image 1 of 2 LG Front Load Washing Machine Pump Assembly Replacement, Safety Precautions: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Before you begin your repair, perform the following:

    • Turn off the main water supply

    • Unplug your washer

    • Disconnect all water connections at the rear of your washer

    Edit

  2. LG Front Load Washing Machine Pump Assembly Replacement, Unfasten the top panel: step 2, image 1 of 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Pump Assembly Replacement, Unfasten the top panel: step 2, image 2 of 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Pump Assembly Replacement, Unfasten the top panel: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the screw(s) securing the top panel brackets to the back panel.

    • You don't need to remove the screws securing the brackets to the top panel.

    Edit

  3. LG Front Load Washing Machine Pump Assembly Replacement, Remove the top panel: step 3, image 1 of 2 LG Front Load Washing Machine Pump Assembly Replacement, Remove the top panel: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Slide the top panel towards the rear of the device to disconnect its clips.

    Edit

  4. LG Front Load Washing Machine Pump Assembly Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 LG Front Load Washing Machine Pump Assembly Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Tilt the top panel upward to completely disconnect it from the chassis.

    • Remove the top panel.

    Edit

  5. LG Front Load Washing Machine Pump Assembly Replacement, Remove the detergent drawer: step 5, image 1 of 2 LG Front Load Washing Machine Pump Assembly Replacement, Remove the detergent drawer: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Pull the detergent drawer away from the chassis as far as it will go.

    Edit

  6. LG Front Load Washing Machine Pump Assembly Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Pump Assembly Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Pump Assembly Replacement: step 6, image 3 of 3

    • Press down on the "Push" button to disengage the clips securing the detergent drawer.

    • Pull the drawer out of its slot on the chassis and remove it.

    Edit

  7. LG Front Load Washing Machine Pump Assembly Replacement, Disconnect the control panel: step 7, image 1 of 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Pump Assembly Replacement, Disconnect the control panel: step 7, image 2 of 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Pump Assembly Replacement, Disconnect the control panel: step 7, image 3 of 3

    • Disconnect the connectors attached to the control panel.

    • Always grip cables by their connectors and not the wires themselves.

    Edit

  8. LG Front Load Washing Machine Pump Assembly Replacement, Unfasten the control panel: step 8, image 1 of 2 LG Front Load Washing Machine Pump Assembly Replacement, Unfasten the control panel: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the screw(s) securing the control panel to the top edge of the chassis.

    Edit

  9. LG Front Load Washing Machine Pump Assembly Replacement, Unfasten the detergent dispenser: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the screw(s) securing the detergent dispenser.

    Edit

  10. LG Front Load Washing Machine Pump Assembly Replacement, Unclip the control panel: step 10, image 1 of 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Pump Assembly Replacement, Unclip the control panel: step 10, image 2 of 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Pump Assembly Replacement, Unclip the control panel: step 10, image 3 of 3

    • Use a flathead screwdriver, or a pry tool, to unclip the control panel from the chassis.

    Edit

  11. LG Front Load Washing Machine Pump Assembly Replacement, Remove the control panel: step 11, image 1 of 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Pump Assembly Replacement, Remove the control panel: step 11, image 2 of 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Pump Assembly Replacement, Remove the control panel: step 11, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the control panel, making sure to thread any cables through the chassis.

    Edit

  12. LG Front Load Washing Machine Pump Assembly Replacement, Open the door: step 12, image 1 of 2 LG Front Load Washing Machine Pump Assembly Replacement, Open the door: step 12, image 2 of 2

    • Open the front door completely.

    Edit

  14. LG Front Load Washing Machine Pump Assembly Replacement, Remove the boot ring: step 13, image 1 of 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Pump Assembly Replacement, Remove the boot ring: step 13, image 2 of 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Pump Assembly Replacement, Remove the boot ring: step 13, image 3 of 3

    • Use needle nose pliers to grip the spring end of the metal ring at the bottom of the rubber boot.

    • Pull the ring away from the chassis to separate it from the boot.

    Edit

  15. LG Front Load Washing Machine Pump Assembly Replacement: step 14, image 1 of 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Pump Assembly Replacement: step 14, image 2 of 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Pump Assembly Replacement: step 14, image 3 of 3

    • Use your hand to completely pull the ring off the boot.

    • During reassembly, perform the following:

    • Insert one end of the ring into its groove along the boot's perimeter.

    • Use pliers to slowly stretch the ring around the boot's perimeter until it's completely nested in its groove.

    • Be sure the spring is centered at the bottom of the boot when you reinstall it.

    • This procedure will take significant force.

    Edit

  16. LG Front Load Washing Machine Pump Assembly Replacement, Disconnect the boot: step 15, image 1 of 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Pump Assembly Replacement, Disconnect the boot: step 15, image 2 of 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Pump Assembly Replacement, Disconnect the boot: step 15, image 3 of 3

    • Use your fingers to pull the boot off its lip on the front panel.

    Edit

  17. LG Front Load Washing Machine Pump Assembly Replacement: step 16, image 1 of 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Pump Assembly Replacement: step 16, image 2 of 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Pump Assembly Replacement: step 16, image 3 of 3

    • Slide your fingers around the lip of the boot until it's completely separated from the panel.

    Edit

  18. LG Front Load Washing Machine Pump Assembly Replacement, Remove the filter panel: step 17, image 1 of 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Pump Assembly Replacement, Remove the filter panel: step 17, image 2 of 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Pump Assembly Replacement, Remove the filter panel: step 17, image 3 of 3

    • Open the filter panel at the bottom of the front panel.

    • Unclip the filter panel.

    Edit

  19. LG Front Load Washing Machine Pump Assembly Replacement, Drain the machine: step 18, image 1 of 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Pump Assembly Replacement, Drain the machine: step 18, image 2 of 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Pump Assembly Replacement, Drain the machine: step 18, image 3 of 3

    • Generally, you should drain your machine when you are repairing the pumps or any hoses leading to or from them.

    • Place a bowl next to the machine.

    • Pull the drain filter hose out of its slot in the chassis enough to lay over the bowl.

    • Remove the plug at the end of the drain filter hose to release excess water into the bowl.

    • During reassembly, re-plug the drain filter hose and thread it back through its slot in the chassis.

    Edit

  20. LG Front Load Washing Machine Pump Assembly Replacement, Unfasten the filter trim: step 19, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the screw(s) securing the filter trim.

    Edit

  21. LG Front Load Washing Machine Pump Assembly Replacement, Remove the filter trim: step 20, image 1 of 2 LG Front Load Washing Machine Pump Assembly Replacement, Remove the filter trim: step 20, image 2 of 2

    • Pull the filter trim straight off the front panel to remove it.

    Edit

  22. LG Front Load Washing Machine Pump Assembly Replacement, Unfasten the lower front panel: step 21, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the screw(s) securing the lower front panel.

    Edit

  23. LG Front Load Washing Machine Pump Assembly Replacement, Unfasten the door latch: step 22, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the screw(s) securing the door latch.

    Edit

  24. LG Front Load Washing Machine Pump Assembly Replacement, Remove the door latch: step 23, image 1 of 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Pump Assembly Replacement, Remove the door latch: step 23, image 2 of 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Pump Assembly Replacement, Remove the door latch: step 23, image 3 of 3

    • Pull the door latch through its slot in the chassis and let it hang on its wire.

    Edit

  25. LG Front Load Washing Machine Pump Assembly Replacement, Unfasten the front panel: step 24, image 1 of 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Pump Assembly Replacement, Unfasten the front panel: step 24, image 2 of 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Pump Assembly Replacement, Unfasten the front panel: step 24, image 3 of 3

    • Hold the front panel against the chassis while performing this step to prevent it from falling.

    • Remove the screw(s) securing the front panel.

    Edit

  26. LG Front Load Washing Machine Pump Assembly Replacement, Remove the front panel: step 25, image 1 of 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Pump Assembly Replacement, Remove the front panel: step 25, image 2 of 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Pump Assembly Replacement, Remove the front panel: step 25, image 3 of 3

    • Lift the front panel upward to separate it from its clips on the bottom of the chassis.

    • Pull the front panel away from the chassis to completely separate the front panel.

    Edit

  27. LG Front Load Washing Machine Pump Assembly Replacement: step 26, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the front panel.

    Edit

  28. LG Front Load Washing Machine Pump Assembly Replacement, Remove the pump filter: step 27, image 1 of 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Pump Assembly Replacement, Remove the pump filter: step 27, image 2 of 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Pump Assembly Replacement, Remove the pump filter: step 27, image 3 of 3

    • Twist and remove the pump filter.

    Edit

  29. LG Front Load Washing Machine Pump Assembly Replacement, Reposition the drain hose: step 28, image 1 of 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Pump Assembly Replacement, Reposition the drain hose: step 28, image 2 of 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Pump Assembly Replacement, Reposition the drain hose: step 28, image 3 of 3

    • Push the drain hose through its hole in the chassis until it's completely inside the device.

    Edit

  30. LG Front Load Washing Machine Pump Assembly Replacement, Unwrap the pump assembly cables: step 29, image 1 of 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Pump Assembly Replacement, Unwrap the pump assembly cables: step 29, image 2 of 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Pump Assembly Replacement, Unwrap the pump assembly cables: step 29, image 3 of 3

    • Use diagonal cutters, or scissors, to remove any cable ties securing the plastic wrap on the pump assembly cable connector(s).

    Edit

  31. LG Front Load Washing Machine Pump Assembly Replacement: step 30, image 1 of 2 LG Front Load Washing Machine Pump Assembly Replacement: step 30, image 2 of 2

    • Fold the plastic wrap away from the cables, enough to expose the connector(s).

    • During reassembly, replace the cable ties to ensure a water-tight fit for the plastic wrap.

    Edit

  32. LG Front Load Washing Machine Pump Assembly Replacement, Disconnect the pump cable: step 31, image 1 of 2 LG Front Load Washing Machine Pump Assembly Replacement, Disconnect the pump cable: step 31, image 2 of 2

    • Disconnect the connector(s) attached to the pump cable.

    • Always grip cables by their connectors and not the wires themselves.

    Edit

  33. LG Front Load Washing Machine Pump Assembly Replacement, Disconnect the drain hose: step 32, image 1 of 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Pump Assembly Replacement, Disconnect the drain hose: step 32, image 2 of 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Pump Assembly Replacement, Disconnect the drain hose: step 32, image 3 of 3

    • Use slip joint pliers to pinch the drain hose clamp and slide it up the hose away from the pump assembly.

    Edit

  34. LG Front Load Washing Machine Pump Assembly Replacement: step 33, image 1 of 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Pump Assembly Replacement: step 33, image 2 of 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Pump Assembly Replacement: step 33, image 3 of 3

    • Use slip joint pliers to rotate the drain hose back and forth around its connection and loosen it.

    • Pull the drain hose straight off its connection on the assembly.

    Edit

  35. LG Front Load Washing Machine Pump Assembly Replacement, Disconnect the pump hose: step 34, image 1 of 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Pump Assembly Replacement, Disconnect the pump hose: step 34, image 2 of 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Pump Assembly Replacement, Disconnect the pump hose: step 34, image 3 of 3

    • Repeat the last two steps for the pump hose.

    Edit

  36. LG Front Load Washing Machine Pump Assembly Replacement, Unfasten the pump assembly: step 35, image 1 of 2 LG Front Load Washing Machine Pump Assembly Replacement, Unfasten the pump assembly: step 35, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the screw(s) securing the pump assembly to the bottom lip of the washer.

    Edit

  37. LG Front Load Washing Machine Pump Assembly Replacement, Remove the pump assembly: step 36, image 1 of 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Pump Assembly Replacement, Remove the pump assembly: step 36, image 2 of 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Pump Assembly Replacement, Remove the pump assembly: step 36, image 3 of 3

    • Lift the pump assembly out of its location in the frame to remove it.

    Edit
Conclusion

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

Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

Repair didn’t go as planned? Ask our Answers community for help.

Author

with 1 other contributor

Bill Gilbert

Member since: 06/30/22

29,938 Reputation

213 Guides authored

Badges: 27

+24 more badges

Team

iFixit Member of iFixit

Staff

135 Members

17,277 Guides authored

One Comment

Hi Bill, Fantastic instructions - thanks for taking the time to put these together!

Ken Adams - Reply

Add Comment

View Statistics:

Past 24 Hours: 1

Past 7 Days: 26

Past 30 Days: 129

All Time: 912