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How to Remove the Freezer Drawer on an LG Refrigerator Model LFX25973

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Time Required: 5 - 8 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
How to Remove the Freezer Drawer on an LG Refrigerator  Model LFX25973

Introduction

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Use this guide to remove the freezer drawer on your LG model LFX25973 refrigerator.

The freezer drawer allows convenient access to the freezer contents and also allows for easy organization.

You will need to remove the freezer drawer to access a number of components in the cooling system. Among them are the evaporator cover, the evaporator fan, the freezer ice maker, the defrost heater and two different thermistors. You may need to remove it to replace the drawer seal as well.

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    1. How to Remove the Freezer Drawer on an LG Refrigerator  Model LFX25973, 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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    1. How to Remove the Freezer Drawer on an LG Refrigerator  Model LFX25973, Open the freezer door: step 2, image 1 of 2 How to Remove the Freezer Drawer on an LG Refrigerator  Model LFX25973, Open the freezer door: step 2, image 2 of 2
      • Pull open the freezer door fully.

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    2. How to Remove the Freezer Drawer on an LG Refrigerator  Model LFX25973, Remove the drawer and bin: step 3, image 1 of 3 How to Remove the Freezer Drawer on an LG Refrigerator  Model LFX25973, Remove the drawer and bin: step 3, image 2 of 3 How to Remove the Freezer Drawer on an LG Refrigerator  Model LFX25973, Remove the drawer and bin: step 3, image 3 of 3
      • Lift and remove the upper pull-out drawer.

      • Lift and remove the main drawer bin.

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    3. How to Remove the Freezer Drawer on an LG Refrigerator  Model LFX25973, Remove the drawer rail covers: step 4, image 1 of 3 How to Remove the Freezer Drawer on an LG Refrigerator  Model LFX25973, Remove the drawer rail covers: step 4, image 2 of 3 How to Remove the Freezer Drawer on an LG Refrigerator  Model LFX25973, Remove the drawer rail covers: step 4, image 3 of 3
      • Use your finger or a flat-blade screwdriver to depress the two locking tabs on the right drawer rail cover.

      • Lift the cover off of the rail and remove it.

      • Repeat this procedure for the left drawer rail cover.

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    4. How to Remove the Freezer Drawer on an LG Refrigerator  Model LFX25973, Reassembly notes: step 5, image 1 of 2 How to Remove the Freezer Drawer on an LG Refrigerator  Model LFX25973, Reassembly notes: step 5, image 2 of 2
      • The drawer rail covers can be tricky to reinstall. Follow these steps to reinstall them:

      • Hold the drawer rail cover flush against the side of the drawer rail.

      • You should feel the locking tabs protruding.

      • Push the rail cover straight downward to install. It should click into place.

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    5. How to Remove the Freezer Drawer on an LG Refrigerator  Model LFX25973, Remove the drawer: step 6, image 1 of 2 How to Remove the Freezer Drawer on an LG Refrigerator  Model LFX25973, Remove the drawer: step 6, image 2 of 2
      • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 10.4 mm‑long screw securing the drawer to each of the drawer slides.

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      • Lift the front of the drawer up.

      • Pull the drawer toward you to release the drawer from the drawer slides.

      • Remove the freezer drawer.

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Conclusion

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

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