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LG WM3050CW Pump Assembly Replacement

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    1. LG WM3050CW Pump Assembly Replacement, Safety Precautions: step 1, image 1 of 2 LG WM3050CW Pump Assembly Replacement, Safety Precautions: step 1, image 2 of 2
      • Before you begin your repair, perform the following:

      • Turn off the main water supply

      • Unplug your washer

      • Disconnect all water connections at the rear of your washer

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    1. LG WM3050CW Pump Assembly Replacement, Unfasten the top panel: step 2, image 1 of 3 LG WM3050CW Pump Assembly Replacement, Unfasten the top panel: step 2, image 2 of 3 LG WM3050CW Pump Assembly Replacement, Unfasten the top panel: step 2, image 3 of 3
      • Use a Phillips driver to remove the two bottom 16.5 mm-long screws securing the top panel brackets.

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    2. LG WM3050CW Pump Assembly Replacement, Remove the top panel: step 3, image 1 of 2 LG WM3050CW Pump Assembly Replacement, Remove the top panel: step 3, image 2 of 2
      • Slide the top panel 1-2 inches towards the rear of the device to disconnect its clips.

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    3. LG WM3050CW Pump Assembly Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 LG WM3050CW Pump Assembly Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2
      • Tilt the top panel upward to completely disconnect it from the chassis.

      • Remove the top panel.

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    1. LG WM3050CW Pump Assembly Replacement, Remove the detergent drawer: step 5, image 1 of 2 LG WM3050CW Pump Assembly Replacement, Remove the detergent drawer: step 5, image 2 of 2
      • Pull the detergent drawer away from the chassis as far as it will go.

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    2. LG WM3050CW Pump Assembly Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 3 LG WM3050CW Pump Assembly Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 3 LG WM3050CW Pump Assembly Replacement: step 6, image 3 of 3
      • Press down on the "Push" button to disengage the clips securing the detergent drawer.

      • Pull the drawer out of its slot on the chassis and remove it.

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    1. LG WM3050CW Pump Assembly Replacement, Disconnect the control panel: step 7, image 1 of 3 LG WM3050CW Pump Assembly Replacement, Disconnect the control panel: step 7, image 2 of 3 LG WM3050CW Pump Assembly Replacement, Disconnect the control panel: step 7, image 3 of 3
      • Disconnect the three harness connectors for the control panel.

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

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    2. LG WM3050CW Pump Assembly Replacement, Unfasten the control panel: step 8, image 1 of 2 LG WM3050CW Pump Assembly Replacement, Unfasten the control panel: step 8, image 2 of 2
      • Use a Phillips driver to remove the 16.4 mm-long screw securing the control panel.

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    3. LG WM3050CW Pump Assembly Replacement, Unfasten the detergent dispenser: step 9, image 1 of 1
      • Use a Phillips driver to remove the two 26.3 mm‑long screws securing the detergent dispenser.

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    4. LG WM3050CW Pump Assembly Replacement, Unclip the control panel: step 10, image 1 of 3 LG WM3050CW Pump Assembly Replacement, Unclip the control panel: step 10, image 2 of 3 LG WM3050CW Pump Assembly Replacement, Unclip the control panel: step 10, image 3 of 3
      • Insert a flathead screwdriver between the chassis and the top left corner of the control panel.

      • Twist the screwdriver to release the clips securing the control panel.

      • Repeat this procedure for the remaining clips along the control panel.

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    5. LG WM3050CW Pump Assembly Replacement, Remove the control panel: step 11, image 1 of 3 LG WM3050CW Pump Assembly Replacement, Remove the control panel: step 11, image 2 of 3 LG WM3050CW Pump Assembly Replacement, Remove the control panel: step 11, image 3 of 3
      • Lift the control panel upward to completely separate it from the chassis.

      • Pull the control panel away from the chassis, making sure to thread the cables through its slot in the chassis.

      • Remove the control panel.

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    1. LG WM3050CW Pump Assembly Replacement, Open the door: step 12, image 1 of 2 LG WM3050CW Pump Assembly Replacement, Open the door: step 12, image 2 of 2
      • Open the front door completely.

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    2. LG WM3050CW Pump Assembly Replacement, Remove the boot ring: step 13, image 1 of 3 LG WM3050CW Pump Assembly Replacement, Remove the boot ring: step 13, image 2 of 3 LG WM3050CW Pump Assembly Replacement, Remove the boot ring: step 13, image 3 of 3
      • Use needle nose pliers to grip the spring end of the metal ring at the bottom of the rubber boot.

      • Pull the ring away from the chassis to separate it from the boot.

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    3. LG WM3050CW Pump Assembly Replacement: step 14, image 1 of 3 LG WM3050CW Pump Assembly Replacement: step 14, image 2 of 3 LG WM3050CW Pump Assembly Replacement: step 14, image 3 of 3
      • Use your hand to completely pull the ring off the boot.

      • During reassembly, perform the following:

      • Insert one end of the ring into its groove along the boot's perimeter.

      • Use pliers to slowly stretch the ring around the boot's perimeter until it's completely nested in its groove.

      • This procedure will take significant force.

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    4. LG WM3050CW Pump Assembly Replacement, Disconnect the boot: step 15, image 1 of 3 LG WM3050CW Pump Assembly Replacement, Disconnect the boot: step 15, image 2 of 3 LG WM3050CW Pump Assembly Replacement, Disconnect the boot: step 15, image 3 of 3
      • Use your fingers to pull the boot off its lip on the front panel.

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    5. LG WM3050CW Pump Assembly Replacement: step 16, image 1 of 3 LG WM3050CW Pump Assembly Replacement: step 16, image 2 of 3 LG WM3050CW Pump Assembly Replacement: step 16, image 3 of 3
      • Work your fingers around the boot until its completely separated from the panel.

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    6. LG WM3050CW Pump Assembly Replacement, Remove the filter panel: step 17, image 1 of 3 LG WM3050CW Pump Assembly Replacement, Remove the filter panel: step 17, image 2 of 3 LG WM3050CW Pump Assembly Replacement, Remove the filter panel: step 17, image 3 of 3
      • Open the filter panel at the bottom left of the front panel.

      • Twist the filter panel upward to unclip it from the front panel.

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    7. LG WM3050CW Pump Assembly Replacement, Unfasten the filter trim: step 18, image 1 of 1
      • Use a Phillips driver to remove the two 12.8 mm‑long screws securing the filter trim.

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    8. LG WM3050CW Pump Assembly Replacement, Remove the filter trim: step 19, image 1 of 2 LG WM3050CW Pump Assembly Replacement, Remove the filter trim: step 19, image 2 of 2
      • Pull the filter trim straight off the front panel to remove it.

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    9. LG WM3050CW Pump Assembly Replacement, Unfasten the lower front panel: step 20, image 1 of 1
      • Use a Phillips driver to remove the 12.8 mm-long screw securing the lower front panel.

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    10. LG WM3050CW Pump Assembly Replacement, Unfasten the door latch: step 21, image 1 of 1
      • Use a Phillips driver to remove the two 16 mm‑long screws securing the door latch.

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    11. LG WM3050CW Pump Assembly Replacement, Remove the door latch: step 22, image 1 of 3 LG WM3050CW Pump Assembly Replacement, Remove the door latch: step 22, image 2 of 3 LG WM3050CW Pump Assembly Replacement, Remove the door latch: step 22, image 3 of 3
      • Pull the door latch through its slot in the chassis and let it hang on its wire.

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    12. LG WM3050CW Pump Assembly Replacement, Unfasten the front panel: step 23, image 1 of 3 LG WM3050CW Pump Assembly Replacement, Unfasten the front panel: step 23, image 2 of 3 LG WM3050CW Pump Assembly Replacement, Unfasten the front panel: step 23, image 3 of 3
      • Hold the front panel against the chassis while performing this step to prevent it from falling.

      • Use a Phillips driver, or a 7 mm nut driver, to remove the six 15 mm‑long screws securing the front panel.

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    13. LG WM3050CW Pump Assembly Replacement, Remove the front panel: step 24, image 1 of 3 LG WM3050CW Pump Assembly Replacement, Remove the front panel: step 24, image 2 of 3 LG WM3050CW Pump Assembly Replacement, Remove the front panel: step 24, image 3 of 3
      • Lift the front panel upward to separate it from its clips on the bottom of the chassis.

      • Pull the front panel away from the chassis to completely separate the front panel.

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    14. LG WM3050CW Pump Assembly Replacement: step 25, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the front panel.

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    1. LG WM3050CW Pump Assembly Replacement, Remove the pump filter: step 26, image 1 of 3 LG WM3050CW Pump Assembly Replacement, Remove the pump filter: step 26, image 2 of 3 LG WM3050CW Pump Assembly Replacement, Remove the pump filter: step 26, image 3 of 3
      • Twist the pump filter handle counterclockwise to separate it from the pump assembly.

      • Pull the filter straight out of the pump block assembly to remove it.

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    2. LG WM3050CW Pump Assembly Replacement, Reposition the drain hose: step 27, image 1 of 3 LG WM3050CW Pump Assembly Replacement, Reposition the drain hose: step 27, image 2 of 3 LG WM3050CW Pump Assembly Replacement, Reposition the drain hose: step 27, image 3 of 3
      • Push the drain hose through its hole in the chassis until it's completely inside the device.

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    3. LG WM3050CW Pump Assembly Replacement, Unwrap the pump assembly cables: step 28, image 1 of 3 LG WM3050CW Pump Assembly Replacement, Unwrap the pump assembly cables: step 28, image 2 of 3 LG WM3050CW Pump Assembly Replacement, Unwrap the pump assembly cables: step 28, image 3 of 3
      • Use diagonal cutters, or scissors, to remove the cable ties securing the plastic wrap to the pump assembly cables.

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    4. LG WM3050CW Pump Assembly Replacement: step 29, image 1 of 2 LG WM3050CW Pump Assembly Replacement: step 29, image 2 of 2
      • Repeat the previous step for any cable ties bundling the pump assembly cables.

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    5. LG WM3050CW Pump Assembly Replacement: step 30, image 1 of 2 LG WM3050CW Pump Assembly Replacement: step 30, image 2 of 2
      • Fold the plastic wrap away from the cables, enough to expose the connectors.

      • During reassembly, replace the cable ties to ensure a water-tight fit for the plastic wrap.

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    6. LG WM3050CW Pump Assembly Replacement, Disconnect the pump cable: step 31, image 1 of 2 LG WM3050CW Pump Assembly Replacement, Disconnect the pump cable: step 31, image 2 of 2
      • Disconnect the connector attached to the pump cable.

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

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    7. LG WM3050CW Pump Assembly Replacement: step 32, image 1 of 3 LG WM3050CW Pump Assembly Replacement: step 32, image 2 of 3 LG WM3050CW Pump Assembly Replacement: step 32, image 3 of 3
      • Use slip joint pliers to pinch the pump discharge hose clamp and slide it up the hose away from the pump assembly.

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    8. LG WM3050CW Pump Assembly Replacement: step 33, image 1 of 3 LG WM3050CW Pump Assembly Replacement: step 33, image 2 of 3 LG WM3050CW Pump Assembly Replacement: step 33, image 3 of 3
      • Use slip joint pliers to rotate the pump discharge hose back and forth around its connection and loosen it.

      • Pull the pump discharge hose straight off its connection on the assembly.

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    9. LG WM3050CW Pump Assembly Replacement, Disconnect the tub to pump hose: step 34, image 1 of 3 LG WM3050CW Pump Assembly Replacement, Disconnect the tub to pump hose: step 34, image 2 of 3 LG WM3050CW Pump Assembly Replacement, Disconnect the tub to pump hose: step 34, image 3 of 3
      • Repeat the last two steps for the tub-to-pump hose.

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    10. LG WM3050CW Pump Assembly Replacement, Unfasten the pump assembly: step 35, image 1 of 2 LG WM3050CW Pump Assembly Replacement, Unfasten the pump assembly: step 35, image 2 of 2
      • Use a 3/8 inch socket wrench to remove the three 46.1 mm-long screws securing the pump assembly.

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    11. LG WM3050CW Pump Assembly Replacement, Remove the pump assembly: step 36, image 1 of 3 LG WM3050CW Pump Assembly Replacement, Remove the pump assembly: step 36, image 2 of 3 LG WM3050CW Pump Assembly Replacement, Remove the pump assembly: step 36, image 3 of 3
      • Lift the pump assembly out of its location in the frame to remove it.

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Conclusion

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