Introduction
Use this guide to remove the rear panel of your Whirlpool Dryer.
Removing the rear panel is necessary to gain access to most of the internal components of the dryer. In most cases, it won't give direct access, but you need it out of the way to perform may other procedures.
The procedure itself is straightforward. Just keep track of the screws.
This guide will work for most Whirlpool dryers. This guide is written with a model WED87HED dryer. If you have a different model, you may encounter some minor disassembly differences, but the overall repair process will be the same.
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Remove the screw holding the main board bracket to the chassis.
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Remove the screws from the top rear of the machine.
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Lift the panel about 1/2 inch and tilt it to the rear to release it from the vent pipe.
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Slide the panel off the vent pipe and remove it.
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Make sure that the vent pipe is fitted into the collar on the panel.
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Make sure the tabs at the bottom are aligned to the bottom rim of the chassis.
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Position the panel so its screw holes match with the chassis.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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