Filter Housing Replacement for GE Refrigerators model GSS25KSW / GSF25KGW - iFixit Repair Guide

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Introduction

Simple step-by-step instructions to replace the Refrigerator Water Filter Head & Tube Assembly WR17X12203.

What you need

Step 1 Filter Housing for GE Refrigerators

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Disconnect the electric plug from the wall.

Step 2

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Turn off or push down off water main valve from the wall.

Step 3

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Remove the back panel with 6 screws from the back panel using a 8 mm nut driver.

Step 4

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Disconnect the water supplied line from the refrigerator using two 13 mm open-end wrenches.
Use a little bucket to receive the water from the water lines.

Step 5

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Disconnect the water line from the water inlet valve using and open-end wrench size 15mm

Step 6

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Disconnect the water line cover removing 2 screws using a 7 mm nut driver.
Pull up the gum seal compound.

Step 7

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Push the left side of the filter cover and pull it straight out.

Step 8

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Remove the 2 screws on top of the housing using 7 mm nut driver.
Pull the housing and filter out slowly.
Remove the filter by turn it counterclockwise

Conclusion

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

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