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LG Refrigerator Light Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to replace the refrigerator compartment light in an LG Refrigerator. The process involves removing the light unit, disconnecting it, and installing a new one. This guide is for LED based units.

This guide will work for most LG refrigerators. This guide is written with an LG model LFX25973 refrigerator. If you have a different model, you may encounter some minor disassembly differences, but the overall repair process will be the same.

What you need

  1. LG Refrigerator Light Replacement, Unplug your refrigerator: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • 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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  2. LG Refrigerator Light Replacement, Open the doors: step 2, image 1 of 3 LG Refrigerator Light Replacement, Open the doors: step 2, image 2 of 3 LG Refrigerator Light Replacement, Open the doors: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Open both refrigerator doors fully.

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  3. LG Refrigerator Light Replacement, Remove the shelves: step 3, image 1 of 3 LG Refrigerator Light Replacement, Remove the shelves: step 3, image 2 of 3 LG Refrigerator Light Replacement, Remove the shelves: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • Lift up the front edge of the shelf to release it.

    • Unhook the shelf and remove it.

    • Repeat the last two steps for each shelf you wish to remove.

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  4. LG Refrigerator Light Replacement, Remove the light unit screws: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws that secure the light unit.

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  6. LG Refrigerator Light Replacement, Lower the light unit: step 5, image 1 of 2 LG Refrigerator Light Replacement, Lower the light unit: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • With both hands, pull down the front edge of the light unit until it pops free.

    • Don't try to fully remove the light unit yet, as it is still connected to the refrigerator by some wires.

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  7. LG Refrigerator Light Replacement, Disconnect the light unit: step 6, image 1 of 3 LG Refrigerator Light Replacement, Disconnect the light unit: step 6, image 2 of 3 LG Refrigerator Light Replacement, Disconnect the light unit: step 6, image 3 of 3

    • Pinch the light unit connector to release it and pull it out straight to disconnect.

    • Remove the light unit.

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  8. LG Refrigerator Light Replacement, Remove the light cover: step 7, image 1 of 3 LG Refrigerator Light Replacement, Remove the light cover: step 7, image 2 of 3 LG Refrigerator Light Replacement, Remove the light cover: step 7, image 3 of 3

    • Use a spudger to pry and release the two clips on the rear edge of the light.

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  9. LG Refrigerator Light Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 3 LG Refrigerator Light Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 3 LG Refrigerator Light Replacement: step 8, image 3 of 3

    • Use a spudger to pry and release the sides of the light cover from the light base.

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  10. LG Refrigerator Light Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Separate the light base from the light cover.

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  11. LG Refrigerator Light Replacement, Remove the light module: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Use a Philips head driver to remove the screws securing the light module.

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  12. LG Refrigerator Light Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 2 LG Refrigerator Light Replacement: step 11, image 2 of 2

    • Lift the light module out of the light base and remove it.

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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? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our  Answers community for help.

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