Introduction
Use this guide to remove the rear panel of your Whirlpool Duet WED87HED.
Removing the rear panel is necessary to gain access to most of the internal components of the dryer. In most cases, it won't give direct access, but you need it out of the way to perform may other procedures.
The procedure itself is straightforward. Just keep track of the screws.
What you need
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Use a 5/16 inch nut driver to remove the two 15.7 mm-long screws securing the top panel to the rear panel bracket.
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Grasp the top and slide it 1/2 to 1 inch toward the rear of the machine.
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Use a 5/16 inch nut driver to remove the 16.2 mm-long cover plate screw.
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Use a Phillips driver or a 1/4 inch nut driver to remove the three 21.4 mm-long screws.
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Use a 5/16 inch hex driver to remove the 16.5 mm-long green ground screw.
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Use a Phillips driver to remove the two 15.3 mm‑long cord terminal block screws.
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Use a 1/4 inch nut driver to remove the eleven rear panel screws.
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Ten 20 mm-long screws
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One 12.9 mm-long screw under the water inlet.
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Lift the panel about 1/2 inch and tilt it to the rear to release it from the vent pipe.
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Slide the panel off the vent pipe and remove it.
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Make sure that the vent pipe is fitted into the collar on the panel.
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Make sure the tabs at the bottom are aligned to the bottom rim of the chassis.
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Position the panel so its screw holes match with the chassis.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Ask our Answers community for help.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Ask our Answers community for help.
