Replacing Spring In Refrigerator Door Repair Guide

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Introduction

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Step 1

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Turn off the refrigerator by unplugging it or turning the breaker off.
There are electrical cords attaching the assembly flap to the door, so it is better to be safe.

Turn off the refrigerator by unplugging it or turning the breaker off.

There are electrical cords attaching the assembly flap to the door, so it is better to be safe.

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Step 2

With a Phillips screwdriver, unscrew and remove the two screws on the hinge located directly in the middle of the door, connecting the assembly flap to the door.

With a Phillips screwdriver, unscrew and remove the two screws on the hinge located directly in the middle of the door, connecting the assembly flap to the door.

Step 3

Located at the bottom of the assembly flap, remove the bottom plastic piece by gently shimmying it out with a small flat head screwdriver.
This may be a bit difficult.

Located at the bottom of the assembly flap, remove the bottom plastic piece by gently shimmying it out with a small flat head screwdriver.

This may be a bit difficult.

Step 4

Carefully lift the assembly flap upward guiding it along the top and bottom plastic hinge just before it comes off.

Carefully lift the assembly flap upward guiding it along the top and bottom plastic hinge just before it comes off.

Step 5

On the bottom of the assembly flap, carefully insert the spring into the plastic holes. One is connected to the bottom plastic hinge and the other is attached to the assembly flap.
Slide the assembly flap down into place. Be sure the top and bottom plastic hinge slides into place. You’ll notice the spring securely sliding into the plastic holes.

On the bottom of the assembly flap, carefully insert the spring into the plastic holes. One is connected to the bottom plastic hinge and the other is attached to the assembly flap.

Slide the assembly flap down into place. Be sure the top and bottom plastic hinge slides into place. You’ll notice the spring securely sliding into the plastic holes.

Step 6

Re-insert the bottom plastic piece by pressing it in until it snaps.

Re-insert the bottom plastic piece by pressing it in until it snaps.

Step 7

Replace the two screws on the middle, metal hinge.
Turn the power on. Fast Fix is complete.

Replace the two screws on the middle, metal hinge.

Turn the power on. Fast Fix is complete.

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

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