Whirlpool Older Model Side‑By‑Side Refrigerator Auger Motor Assembly Replacement

Written By: Bill Gilbert
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Whirlpool Older Model Side‑By‑Side Refrigerator Auger Motor Assembly Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

9

Time Required

35 - 45 minutes

Introduction

Use this guide to replace the auger motor assembly in an older Whirlpool side‑by‑side refrigerator

The auger motor assembly drives the auger which feeds ice to the ice dispenser located on the freezer door.

If the auger motor assembly fails the refrigerator will not dispense ice.

This guide is based on a Whirlpool Model ED5FTGXKQ02 Refrigerator.

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    • Before you begin your repair, perform the following:

    • Turn off your main water supply (if connected)

    • Unplug your device

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    • Pull the handle of the freezer door towards you to open it.

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    • Pull the handle of the refrigerator door towards you to open it.

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    • Lift the ice maker flap.

    • Slide the ice maker flap into its slot.

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    • Llift the ice bucket slightly and pull it towards you to remove it.

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    • Use a nut driver to remove the screws securing the auger motor assembly.

    • For ease of photographing the process, the ice maker has been removed. This is not necessary to complete this guide.

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    • Move the auger assembly outward and lower it to rest on the shelf below.

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    • The auger motor assembly connector is secured by a tab at its lower edge.

    • Use your fingers, a spudger, or a small flathead screwdriver to pry and release the tab on the connector.

    • Pull the auger motor assembly connector straight out to disconnect it.

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    • Remove the auger motor assembly from the freezer.

Conclusion

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

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