Samsung Older French Door Refrigerator Evaporator Cover Disassembly

Written By: Bill Gilbert
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Samsung Older French Door Refrigerator Evaporator Cover Disassembly

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

10

Time Required

30 - 45 minutes

Introduction

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    • Use a screwdriver or spudger to insert into the bottom of the screw cover, then pry upward to loosen and remove it.. Remove the cover and set it aside.

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    • Use a #2 Phillips driver to remove the screws securing the evaporator cover to the rear wall of the fresh food compartment.

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    • Grasp the lower edge of the evaporator cover and pull it forward.

    • Don't force the reposition of the evaporator cover. The cover is mainly foamed plastic, and can be broken if handled carelessly.

    • If it doesn't want to release, check for ice buildup which may show up in the small vents.

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    • Once the lower edge is free pull the right edge free.

    • Rotate the evaporator cover so it faces the left side of the fresh food compartment.

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    • Access the connectors on the left rear wall of the fresh food compartment.

    • Disconnect the wires that lead to the evaporator cover, by squeezing the locking tab on each connector and pulling the connector toward you.

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    • Finish disconnecting the evaporator cover.

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    • Remove the evaporator cover from the fresh food compartment.

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    • Use a #2 Phillips driver to remove the screws securing the fresh food evaporator fan assembly to the evaporator cover.

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    • Unclip the thermistor wires and the wires to the evaporator fan from the evaporator fan assembly.

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    • Lift the evaporator fan assembly to separate it from the evaporator cover.

Conclusion

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

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