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
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Unplug your refrigerator before you begin your repair.
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Condenser fan motor
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Compressor motor and thermal overload device
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Water supply valve assembly
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Lift up the front edge of the shelf to release it.
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Unhook the shelf and remove it.
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Repeat the last two steps for each shelf you wish to remove.
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Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws that secure the light unit.
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With both hands, pull down the front edge of the light unit until it pops free.
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Pinch the light unit connector to release it and pull it out straight to disconnect.
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Remove the light unit.
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Use a spudger to pry and release the two clips on the rear edge of the light.
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Use a spudger to pry and release the sides of the light cover from the light base.
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Use a Philips head driver to remove the screws securing the light module.
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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.
