Skip to main content

Free Shipping on Domestic Orders $75+

Dispenser Disconnection (Prereq)

Prerequisite Only
This is a prerequisite-only guide! This guide is part of another procedure and isn’t meant to be used alone.

What you need

    1. Dispenser Disconnection (Prereq), Disconnect the control panel: step 1, image 1 of 3 Dispenser Disconnection (Prereq), Disconnect the control panel: step 1, image 2 of 3 Dispenser Disconnection (Prereq), Disconnect the control panel: step 1, image 3 of 3
      • Disconnect the connectors attached to the control panel.

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

      Ask FixBot

      Add Comment

    2. Dispenser Disconnection (Prereq), Unclip the control panel cable: step 2, image 1 of 3 Dispenser Disconnection (Prereq), Unclip the control panel cable: step 2, image 2 of 3 Dispenser Disconnection (Prereq), Unclip the control panel cable: step 2, image 3 of 3
      • Unclip any connections the control panel cable has to the chassis or other components.

      Ask FixBot

      Add Comment

    3. Dispenser Disconnection (Prereq), Detergent dispenser hose information: step 3, image 1 of 1
      • To prevent confusion, label each detergent hose and its corresponding dispenser connection.

      • You can use masking tape or mark the components themselves.

      Ask FixBot

      Add Comment

    4. Dispenser Disconnection (Prereq): step 4, image 1 of 2 Dispenser Disconnection (Prereq): step 4, image 2 of 2
      • Use slip joint pliers to pinch the detergent dispenser hose clamp and pull it away from the assembly.

      Ask FixBot

      Add Comment

    5. Dispenser Disconnection (Prereq): step 5, image 1 of 2 Dispenser Disconnection (Prereq): step 5, image 2 of 2
      • Use slip joint pliers to gently rotate the detergent dispenser hose back and forth around its connection and loosen it.

      Ask FixBot

      Add Comment

    6. Dispenser Disconnection (Prereq): step 6, image 1 of 2 Dispenser Disconnection (Prereq): step 6, image 2 of 2
      • Pull the detergent dispenser hose straight off its connection on the assembly.

      • Repeat the loosening and removal procedure for each hose.

      Ask FixBot

      Add Comment

    7. Dispenser Disconnection (Prereq), Disconnect the dispenser: step 7, image 1 of 3 Dispenser Disconnection (Prereq), Disconnect the dispenser: step 7, image 2 of 3 Dispenser Disconnection (Prereq), Disconnect the dispenser: step 7, image 3 of 3
      • Loosen any fasteners securing the bellows to the detergent dispenser.

      • Pull the bellows straight off its connection on the dispenser to disconnect it.

      Ask FixBot

      Add Comment

Conclusion

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

Cancel: I did not complete this guide.

Bill Gilbert

Member since: 06/30/22

40,593 Reputation

261 Guides authored

Team

iFixit Member of iFixit

Staff

122 Members

72,401 Guides authored

0 Guide Comments

Add Comment

View Statistics:

Past 24 Hours: 2

Past 7 Days: 3

Past 30 Days: 10

All Time: 127