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Samsung Refrigerator Icemaker Auger Assembly Replacement

Introduction

This guide shows how to remove and replace the icemaker auger assembly in your Samsung refrigerator.

The auger assembly fills the icemaker with water and spins the auger to push ice to the door dispenser. The assembly consists of a motor, ice flap solenoid, water tube heating element, and thermistor. If you try to dispense ice and don't hear a motor whirring, you may need to replace the auger assembly.

This guide will work for most Samsung Refrigerators. This guide is based on a model RF28R7201SG 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

  1. Samsung Refrigerator Icemaker Auger Assembly Replacement, Unplug your refrigerator: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Unplug your refrigerator before you begin your repair.

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  2. Samsung Refrigerator Icemaker Auger Assembly Replacement, Open the refrigerator doors: step 2, image 1 of 2 Samsung Refrigerator Icemaker Auger Assembly Replacement, Open the refrigerator doors: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Open both French doors for the refrigerator compartment.

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  3. Samsung Refrigerator Icemaker Auger Assembly Replacement, Remove the ice bucket: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • The ice bucket should be located in the upper left side of your refrigerator. It may have "Ice Master" or "Ice Max" on the outside.

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  4. Samsung Refrigerator Icemaker Auger Assembly Replacement, Remove the ice bucket: step 4, image 1 of 3 Samsung Refrigerator Icemaker Auger Assembly Replacement, Remove the ice bucket: step 4, image 2 of 3 Samsung Refrigerator Icemaker Auger Assembly Replacement, Remove the ice bucket: step 4, image 3 of 3
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  5. Samsung Refrigerator Icemaker Auger Assembly Replacement, Check the ice bucket condition: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Check for cracks or fractures in the ice bucket and auger assembly. Replace the bucket as needed.

    • Check the gasket around the edge of the bucket. If the gasket's ripped, cracked, rolled or has become too rigid, the bucket won't seal properly and cause condensation to seep in and freeze.

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  6. Samsung Refrigerator Icemaker Auger Assembly Replacement, Unfasten the cable cover panel: step 6, image 1 of 2 Samsung Refrigerator Icemaker Auger Assembly Replacement, Unfasten the cable cover panel: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the wire harness screw securing the cable cover panel.

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  8. Samsung Refrigerator Icemaker Auger Assembly Replacement, Remove the cable cover panel: step 7, image 1 of 3 Samsung Refrigerator Icemaker Auger Assembly Replacement, Remove the cable cover panel: step 7, image 2 of 3 Samsung Refrigerator Icemaker Auger Assembly Replacement, Remove the cable cover panel: step 7, image 3 of 3

    • Use your fingers to slide the cable cover panel towards the front of the refrigerator to unlatch it.

    • Remove the cable cover panel.

    • During reassembly, make sure this panel clips fully in place, or the ice tray won't slide in properly.

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  9. Samsung Refrigerator Icemaker Auger Assembly Replacement, Disconnect the icemaker harness: step 8, image 1 of 2 Samsung Refrigerator Icemaker Auger Assembly Replacement, Disconnect the icemaker harness: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • The exact configuration of the connectors may vary on your refrigerator.

    • Disconnect the left-most yellow connector:

    • Squeeze the locking tab with your fingers.

    • Rock the connector gently side to side to disconnect it.

    • Use your fingers or a screwdriver to guide the wire harness out of the wall clips.

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  10. Samsung Refrigerator Icemaker Auger Assembly Replacement, Unfasten the air tunnel: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the ice maker screw securing the air tunnel flap.

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  11. Samsung Refrigerator Icemaker Auger Assembly Replacement, Remove the icemaker assembly: step 10, image 1 of 3 Samsung Refrigerator Icemaker Auger Assembly Replacement, Remove the icemaker assembly: step 10, image 2 of 3 Samsung Refrigerator Icemaker Auger Assembly Replacement, Remove the icemaker assembly: step 10, image 3 of 3

    • A plastic clip holds the air tunnel flap in place.

    • Use a flathead screwdriver to pry and loosen the air tunnel flap from the plastic clip.

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  12. Samsung Refrigerator Icemaker Auger Assembly Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 2 Samsung Refrigerator Icemaker Auger Assembly Replacement: step 11, image 2 of 2

    • Use your fingers to pull the air tunnel flap down enough to access the internals.

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  13. Samsung Refrigerator Icemaker Auger Assembly Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 2 Samsung Refrigerator Icemaker Auger Assembly Replacement: step 12, image 2 of 2

    • Use a flathead screwdriver to gently pry the refrigerant loop down by 1–1.5 cm.

    • During reassembly, use your fingers to push the refrigerant loop back up.

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  14. Samsung Refrigerator Icemaker Auger Assembly Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 3 Samsung Refrigerator Icemaker Auger Assembly Replacement: step 13, image 2 of 3 Samsung Refrigerator Icemaker Auger Assembly Replacement: step 13, image 3 of 3

    • A plastic clip holds the icemaker in place.

    • Use your fingers to press and release the plastic clip.

    • This clip is stiff and may require substantial force.

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  15. Samsung Refrigerator Icemaker Auger Assembly Replacement: step 14, image 1 of 2 Samsung Refrigerator Icemaker Auger Assembly Replacement: step 14, image 2 of 2

    • Pull the front edge of the icemaker assembly down slightly to loosen it.

    • Be careful not to bend the refrigerant loop too much as you pull the front edge, or you'll damage the loop.

    • Carefully slide the icemaker assembly out of its housing.

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  16. Samsung Refrigerator Icemaker Auger Assembly Replacement, Removing the Ice Maker: step 15, image 1 of 2 Samsung Refrigerator Icemaker Auger Assembly Replacement, Removing the Ice Maker: step 15, image 2 of 2
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  17. Samsung Refrigerator Icemaker Auger Assembly Replacement, Disconnect the auger wiring connector: step 16, image 1 of 2 Samsung Refrigerator Icemaker Auger Assembly Replacement, Disconnect the auger wiring connector: step 16, image 2 of 2

    • Disconnect the auger wiring connector:

    • Squeeze the locking tab with your fingers

    • Rock the connector side to side to loosen and disconnect it

    • Guide the wiring harness out of the retaining tabs.

    • During reassembly, make sure to re-route the wiring harness back into the retaining tabs. Otherwise, you won't be able to click the cable cover in place.

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  18. Samsung Refrigerator Icemaker Auger Assembly Replacement, Remove the auger assembly: step 17, image 1 of 3 Samsung Refrigerator Icemaker Auger Assembly Replacement, Remove the auger assembly: step 17, image 2 of 3 Samsung Refrigerator Icemaker Auger Assembly Replacement, Remove the auger assembly: step 17, image 3 of 3

    • A stiff plastic clip holds the auger assembly in place.

    • While lifting the clip with a flathead screwdriver, pull the metal head of the auger assembly to separate it from the chassis.

    • This will prevent the clip from locking back in place.

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  19. Samsung Refrigerator Icemaker Auger Assembly Replacement: step 18, image 1 of 3 Samsung Refrigerator Icemaker Auger Assembly Replacement: step 18, image 2 of 3 Samsung Refrigerator Icemaker Auger Assembly Replacement: step 18, image 3 of 3

    • Slide the auger assembly out of the refrigerator and remove it.

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Conclusion

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

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GOOD MORNING NICO! My Samsung Refrigerator is a unit built in about 2012. In STEP 9, you show a screw that needs removal to slide out the air tunnel. It appears that my model is a one - piece design. It does NOT have the screw. Any ideas how to proceed?

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