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Whirlpool Sidekick Refrigerator Rear Roller Replacement WPW10475495

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This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the rear roller on a Whirlpool Sidekick refrigerator (Model WSR57R18DM01). The most common reason for replacing this part is if it is damaged or missing.

All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Maytag, Amana, Kitchenaid, Kenmore

Step By Step Instructions

1
Whirlpool Sidekick Refrigerator - WSR57R18DM01
2
Refrigerator Rear Roller Replacement
3
Tools needed: Phillips-head screwdriver, quarter-inch socket or wrench, quarter-inch socket or a nut driver, flat-head screwdriver
4
Shock
5
Be sure to unplug the power cord.
6
You will need to pull the refrigerator away from the wall so you can access the rear of the appliance.
7
To do this, use a Phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the screws securing the base grille.
8
Pull the base grille forward to remove.
9
Use a quarter-inch socket or wrench to rotate the brake feet counter-clockwise to raise them.
10
You can now roll the refrigerator away from the wall.
11
Use the quarter-inch socket or a nut driver to unthread the screws to release the rear access panel.
12
Heavy
13
Lift and support the side of the appliance you?re replacing the roller on.
14
Use a flat-head screwdriver to bend back the retaining tab holding the roller mounting pin in place.
15
Remove the pin to detach the old roller.
16
Install the new rear roller by positioning it in the bracket then insert the pin to hold it in place.
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Bend the retaining tab in to secure the pin.
18
Remove the support and gently lower the appliance.
19
Reposition the access panel and rethread the screws.
20
Once the refrigerator has been moved back into place, rotate the brake feet clockwise until both are in contact with the floor.
21
Snap the base grille into place.
22
Rethread the screws to secure the base grille.
23
Plug the power cord back in and your refrigerator should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the rear roller on a Whirlpool Sidekick refrigerator (Model WSR57R18DM01). The most common reason for replacing this part is if it is damaged or missing.

All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Maytag, Amana, Kitchenaid, Kenmore
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Whirlpool Sidekick Refrigerator - WSR57R18DM01
2
Refrigerator Rear Roller Replacement
3
Tools needed: Phillips-head screwdriver, quarter-inch socket or wrench, quarter-inch socket or a nut driver, flat-head screwdriver
4
Shock
5
Be sure to unplug the power cord.
6
You will need to pull the refrigerator away from the wall so you can access the rear of the appliance.
7
To do this, use a Phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the screws securing the base grille.
8
Pull the base grille forward to remove.
9
Use a quarter-inch socket or wrench to rotate the brake feet counter-clockwise to raise them.
10
You can now roll the refrigerator away from the wall.
11
Use the quarter-inch socket or a nut driver to unthread the screws to release the rear access panel.
12
Heavy
13
Lift and support the side of the appliance you?re replacing the roller on.
14
Use a flat-head screwdriver to bend back the retaining tab holding the roller mounting pin in place.
15
Remove the pin to detach the old roller.
16
Install the new rear roller by positioning it in the bracket then insert the pin to hold it in place.
17
Bend the retaining tab in to secure the pin.
18
Remove the support and gently lower the appliance.
19
Reposition the access panel and rethread the screws.
20
Once the refrigerator has been moved back into place, rotate the brake feet clockwise until both are in contact with the floor.
21
Snap the base grille into place.
22
Rethread the screws to secure the base grille.
23
Plug the power cord back in and your refrigerator should be ready for use.

Applicable Product Model

Parts Needed
Roller
Roller
$27.24
Total$0.00

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