Whirlpool Refrigerator Light Socket Replacement #4387478

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Total Parts Cost

$68.04

Estimated Savings

$112.50

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Description

This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing a light socket on Whirlpool refrigerators. The most common reason for replacing a light socket is if a fridge light is not working but replacing the light bulb does not solve the problem.

All of the information in this light socket replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Kenmore, Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Roper, Maytag, Estate, Amana, Inglis, Crosley, Ikea

Tools used: 10 in 1 screwdriver, stubby Phillips screwdriver, needle-nose pliers, slotted screwdriver

Step By Step Instructions

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As with any repair, you should unplug the power cord before beginning.

To replace the light socket in your refrigerator control panel first remove the screws securing the control panel.

Pull the control panel forward to release.

You can detach the grounding wire and the crisper light wire connecter for better access.

If you do this, remove the screw to release the damper control arm to prevent it from breaking.

Now unthread the light bulb and remove the light socket wires.

Depress the tab to release the old socket from the control panel.

You’re now ready to install the new light socket.

Be aware you may need to use the alternate terminals included in the kit depending on your model.

Position the tab on the new light socket in the control panel and snap the socket into place.

Connect the wires to the new socket and replace the light bulb.

Align the slot in the damper control arm with the freezer control cam then replace the screw to secure the arm.

Reconnect the crisper light wire connecter and reattach the grounding wire to the heat shield.

Align the control panel on the mounting tabs and push it into place.

Replace the screws to secure.

If you’re replacing one of the crisper drawer light sockets, first remove the crisper drawer and shelf.

Now push the tabs up on the bottom of the light cover and lift the cover up to remove.

Remove the light bulb and pull the old socket out of the rear liner.

Disconnect the wires form the old socket and connect them to the new socket.

Then snap the new socket into place.

Replace the light bulb.

Replace the cover the inserting the tabs on the top into the slots on the rear liner then snap in the bottom tabs.

Reposition the crisper drawer shelf and slide the drawer into place.

If you’re replacing the light socket in the freezer, first pull out the ice bucket.

Now, remove the light bulb shield and unthread the bulb.

Next, remove the screws securing the auger motor bracket.

Pull the auger motor assembly away from the rear panel and disconnect the wire harness.

Set the assembly on a sturdy surface and detach the old light socket from the bracket.

Disconnect the wires and connect them to the new socket.

Snap the socket into place on the auger motor bracket.

Return the auger motor assembly to the freezer and reconnect the wire harness.

Align the assembly on the mounting posts and replace the screws to secure.

Rethread the light bulb and replace the shield.

Slide the ice bucket into place plug the power cord back in and confirm that the new light socket is working properly.

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Step-By-Step Instructions

As with any repair, you should unplug the power cord before beginning.

To replace the light socket in your refrigerator control panel first remove the screws securing the control panel.

Pull the control panel forward to release.

You can detach the grounding wire and the crisper light wire connecter for better access.

If you do this, remove the screw to release the damper control arm to prevent it from breaking.

Now unthread the light bulb and remove the light socket wires.

Depress the tab to release the old socket from the control panel.

You’re now ready to install the new light socket.

Be aware you may need to use the alternate terminals included in the kit depending on your model.

Position the tab on the new light socket in the control panel and snap the socket into place.

Connect the wires to the new socket and replace the light bulb.

Align the slot in the damper control arm with the freezer control cam then replace the screw to secure the arm.

Reconnect the crisper light wire connecter and reattach the grounding wire to the heat shield.

Align the control panel on the mounting tabs and push it into place.

Replace the screws to secure.

If you’re replacing one of the crisper drawer light sockets, first remove the crisper drawer and shelf.

Now push the tabs up on the bottom of the light cover and lift the cover up to remove.

Remove the light bulb and pull the old socket out of the rear liner.

Disconnect the wires form the old socket and connect them to the new socket.

Then snap the new socket into place.

Replace the light bulb.

Replace the cover the inserting the tabs on the top into the slots on the rear liner then snap in the bottom tabs.

Reposition the crisper drawer shelf and slide the drawer into place.

If you’re replacing the light socket in the freezer, first pull out the ice bucket.

Now, remove the light bulb shield and unthread the bulb.

Next, remove the screws securing the auger motor bracket.

Pull the auger motor assembly away from the rear panel and disconnect the wire harness.

Set the assembly on a sturdy surface and detach the old light socket from the bracket.

Disconnect the wires and connect them to the new socket.

Snap the socket into place on the auger motor bracket.

Return the auger motor assembly to the freezer and reconnect the wire harness.

Align the assembly on the mounting posts and replace the screws to secure.

Rethread the light bulb and replace the shield.

Slide the ice bucket into place plug the power cord back in and confirm that the new light socket is working properly.

Applicable Product Model

Brand

Whirlpool

Product Type

Refrigerator

Model

ED2KVEXVB01

Subtype

Cooling System

Icemaking System

Dispensing System

Product Diagram & Manuals

Parts Needed

Light Socket

$68.04

Recommended Tools and Accessories

Cooktop Cleaner

$14.19

Cleaner

$8.38

Total$0.00

Whirlpool Refrigerator Light Socket Replacement #4387478

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Applicable Product Model

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