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WRS315SDHW Dispenser Solenoid Replacement

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  1. WRS315SDHW Dispenser Solenoid 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

  2. WRS315SDHW Dispenser Solenoid Replacement, Open the doors: step 2, image 1 of 3 WRS315SDHW Dispenser Solenoid Replacement, Open the doors: step 2, image 2 of 3 WRS315SDHW Dispenser Solenoid Replacement, Open the doors: step 2, image 3 of 3
    • Depending on your repair, open one or both doors.

  3. WRS315SDHW Dispenser Solenoid Replacement, Remove the icemaker tray: step 3, image 1 of 2 WRS315SDHW Dispenser Solenoid Replacement, Remove the icemaker tray: step 3, image 2 of 2
    • Pull the icemaker tray completely out of its slot in the chassis.

  4. WRS315SDHW Dispenser Solenoid Replacement, Unfasten the icemaker assembly: step 4, image 1 of 2 WRS315SDHW Dispenser Solenoid 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

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

  6. WRS315SDHW Dispenser Solenoid Replacement, Disconnect the icemaker assembly: step 6, image 1 of 3 WRS315SDHW Dispenser Solenoid Replacement, Disconnect the icemaker assembly: step 6, image 2 of 3 WRS315SDHW Dispenser Solenoid Replacement, Disconnect the icemaker assembly: step 6, image 3 of 3
    • Disconnect the spade connector attached to the icemaker assembly.

  7. WRS315SDHW Dispenser Solenoid Replacement, Remove the icemaker assembly: step 7, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the icemaker assembly.

  8. WRS315SDHW Dispenser Solenoid 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

  9. WRS315SDHW Dispenser Solenoid Replacement, Reposition the icemaker auger assembly: step 9, image 1 of 3 WRS315SDHW Dispenser Solenoid Replacement, Reposition the icemaker auger assembly: step 9, image 2 of 3 WRS315SDHW Dispenser Solenoid 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.

  10. WRS315SDHW Dispenser Solenoid Replacement, Disconnect the icemaker auger assembly: step 10, image 1 of 3 WRS315SDHW Dispenser Solenoid Replacement, Disconnect the icemaker auger assembly: step 10, image 2 of 3 WRS315SDHW Dispenser Solenoid 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.

  11. WRS315SDHW Dispenser Solenoid Replacement, Remove the icemaker auger assembly: step 11, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the icemaker auger assembly.

  12. WRS315SDHW Dispenser Solenoid Replacement, Remove the dispenser: step 12, image 1 of 3 WRS315SDHW Dispenser Solenoid Replacement, Remove the dispenser: step 12, image 2 of 3 WRS315SDHW Dispenser Solenoid Replacement, Remove the dispenser: step 12, image 3 of 3
    • Slide the dispenser head out of its slot in the icemaker auger assembly.

  13. WRS315SDHW Dispenser Solenoid Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 2 WRS315SDHW Dispenser Solenoid Replacement: step 13, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the dispenser head out of its metal solenoid cube.

  14. WRS315SDHW Dispenser Solenoid Replacement, Remove the tape: step 14, image 1 of 3 WRS315SDHW Dispenser Solenoid Replacement, Remove the tape: step 14, image 2 of 3 WRS315SDHW Dispenser Solenoid Replacement, Remove the tape: step 14, image 3 of 3
    • Peel the tape off the solenoid connector.

    • Set the tape aside. You'll reuse it during reassembly.

  15. WRS315SDHW Dispenser Solenoid Replacement, Disconnect the solenoid: step 15, image 1 of 3 WRS315SDHW Dispenser Solenoid Replacement, Disconnect the solenoid: step 15, image 2 of 3 WRS315SDHW Dispenser Solenoid Replacement, Disconnect the solenoid: step 15, image 3 of 3
    • Pull the solenoid spade connector straight out of the solenoid to disconnect it.

Conclusion

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

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