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WRS315SDHW Auger Motor Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to replace the auger motor in your Whirlpool WRS315SDHW Refrigerator.

The auger motor drives ice toward the dispenser. If your refrigerator isn't making or dispensing ice properly, the auger motor might be broken.

Note: Some photos show the doors removed for clarity purposes. Removing them is not required and will not change the procedure.

What you need

  1. WRS315SDHW Auger Motor Replacement, Safety precautions: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Before you begin your repair, perform the following:

    • Turn off your main water supply

    • Unplug your device

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  2. WRS315SDHW Auger Motor Replacement, Open the doors: step 2, image 1 of 3 WRS315SDHW Auger Motor Replacement, Open the doors: step 2, image 2 of 3 WRS315SDHW Auger Motor Replacement, Open the doors: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Depending on your repair, open one or both doors.

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  3. WRS315SDHW Auger Motor Replacement, Remove the icemaker tray: step 3, image 1 of 2 WRS315SDHW Auger Motor Replacement, Remove the icemaker tray: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Pull the icemaker tray completely out of its slot in the chassis.

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  4. WRS315SDHW Auger Motor Replacement, Unfasten the icemaker assembly: step 4, image 1 of 2 WRS315SDHW Auger Motor Replacement, Unfasten the icemaker assembly: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Use a 1/4 inch socket wrench to remove the three screws securing the icemaker assembly (shown with the assembly removed):

    • Two 23.9 mm-long screws

    • One 16.7 mm-long screw

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  5. WRS315SDHW Auger Motor Replacement, Reposition the icemaker assembly: step 5, image 1 of 3 WRS315SDHW Auger Motor Replacement, Reposition the icemaker assembly: step 5, image 2 of 3 WRS315SDHW Auger Motor Replacement, Reposition the icemaker assembly: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • Pull the icemaker assembly toward the right edge of the refrigerator to release it from its slot in the chassis.

    • Let the icemaker assembly hang to access its connector.

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  6. WRS315SDHW Auger Motor Replacement, Disconnect the icemaker assembly: step 6, image 1 of 3 WRS315SDHW Auger Motor Replacement, Disconnect the icemaker assembly: step 6, image 2 of 3 WRS315SDHW Auger Motor Replacement, Disconnect the icemaker assembly: step 6, image 3 of 3

    • Disconnect the spade connector attached to the icemaker assembly.

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  8. WRS315SDHW Auger Motor Replacement, Remove the icemaker assembly: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the icemaker assembly.

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  9. WRS315SDHW Auger Motor Replacement, Unfasten the icemaker auger assembly: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Use a 1/4 inch socket wrench to remove the four screws securing the icemaker auger assembly:

    • Two 24.1 mm-long screws

    • Two 16.5 mm-long screws

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  10. WRS315SDHW Auger Motor Replacement, Reposition the icemaker auger assembly: step 9, image 1 of 3 WRS315SDHW Auger Motor Replacement, Reposition the icemaker auger assembly: step 9, image 2 of 3 WRS315SDHW Auger Motor Replacement, Reposition the icemaker auger assembly: step 9, image 3 of 3

    • Pull the icemaker auger assembly off of its slot in the chassis.

    • Let the assembly hang to access its connector.

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  11. WRS315SDHW Auger Motor Replacement, Disconnect the icemaker auger assembly: step 10, image 1 of 3 WRS315SDHW Auger Motor Replacement, Disconnect the icemaker auger assembly: step 10, image 2 of 3 WRS315SDHW Auger Motor Replacement, Disconnect the icemaker auger assembly: step 10, image 3 of 3

    • Use a flathead screwdriver, or a similar tool, to compress the connector attached to the icemaker auger assembly.

    • Use your hands to disconnect the assembly connector.

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  12. WRS315SDHW Auger Motor Replacement, Remove the icemaker auger assembly: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the icemaker auger assembly.

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  13. WRS315SDHW Auger Motor Replacement, Remove the auger fin: step 12, image 1 of 3 WRS315SDHW Auger Motor Replacement, Remove the auger fin: step 12, image 2 of 3 WRS315SDHW Auger Motor Replacement, Remove the auger fin: step 12, image 3 of 3

    • Twist the auger fin clockwise until it separates from the assembly.

    • Remove the auger fin.

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  14. WRS315SDHW Auger Motor Replacement, Unfasten the grounding wire: step 13, image 1 of 1

    • Use a 1/4 inch socket wrench, or a flathead screwdriver, to remove the 11.6 mm-long screw securing the grounding wire.

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  15. WRS315SDHW Auger Motor Replacement, Unfasten the auger motor: step 14, image 1 of 1

    • Use a 1/4 inch socket wrench to remove the three 16.7 mm-long screws securing the auger motor.

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  16. WRS315SDHW Auger Motor Replacement, Disconnect the auger motor: step 15, image 1 of 2 WRS315SDHW Auger Motor Replacement, Disconnect the auger motor: step 15, image 2 of 2

    • Use needle nose pliers, or your hands, to disconnect the grounding wire from the auger motor.

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  17. WRS315SDHW Auger Motor Replacement: step 16, image 1 of 3 WRS315SDHW Auger Motor Replacement: step 16, image 2 of 3 WRS315SDHW Auger Motor Replacement: step 16, image 3 of 3

    • Disconnect the two spade connectors attached to the auger motor.

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  18. WRS315SDHW Auger Motor Replacement, Only the auger motor remains: step 17, image 1 of 1

    • You're now left with the auger motor.

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Conclusion

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

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