Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairLG Refrigerator Rear Freezer Evaporator Motor Support #5040JA2004A

LG Refrigerator Rear Freezer Evaporator Motor Support #5040JA2004A

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This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the rear freezer evaporator motor support in an LG Refrigerator (Model LFCS22520S).

All of the information for this rear freezer evaporator motor support replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
LG

Tools needed: Phillips Screwdriver/Drill Driver, Flathead Screewdriver

Step By Step Instructions

1
To replace the rear motor support in this LG refrigerator, you will need a flathead screwdriver and a Phillips screwdriver or drill driver with a number two Phillips bit.
2
Be sure to unplug the appliance before working with any electrical components.
3
Fully extend out the top freezer tray by lifting the front, then pull out the ice container.
4
Next, pull and lift out the freezer tray.
5
Lift the bottom freezer drawer out from the rear.
6
Use the jeweler's screwdriver to depress the tab on the drawer gear and pull up to detach it from the slide rail.
7
Pull the bar away from the other gear.
8
Loosen and remove the two Phillips screws securing the freezer door and lift it up and out to remove it.
9
Remove the two screws on the ice maker.
10
Use the flathead screwdriver to release the tabs and pull it down, sliding it forward at the same time.
11
Unplug the wire harness and remove the ice maker.
12
Unsnap the evaporator cover.
13
Unplug the temperature sensor and the evaporator fan.
14
Pull off the evaporator fan blade.
15
Unscrew the two Phillips head screws on the support bracket and remove the bracket.
16
Pull up the freezer fan motor and remove the rear motor support.
17
To install the new motor support, place the rear support and set in the fan motor.
18
Slide the bracket over the motor shaft, then thread and tighten the two screws to secure it.
19
Press the blade onto the shaft of the motor.
20
Plug in the evaporator and temperature sensor.
21
Position and snap the evaporator cover into place.
22
Plug in the wire harness for the ice maker.
23
Slide the back of the ice maker into place and push up to snap in the tabs.
24
Thread and tighten the two screws to secure the ice maker.
25
Set the freezer door by hooking the connector rails to the sliders.
26
Screw in the two Phillips head screws to secure the door.
27
Insert the bar into the set gear and snap the gear on the other end into its slot within the slide rail.
28
This can be difficult to align.
29
Place the drawer back inside the freezer.
30
Slide the tray back into the guide rails, then insert the ice container.
31
Plug in the appliance.
32
The LG refrigerator should now be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the rear freezer evaporator motor support in an LG Refrigerator (Model LFCS22520S).

All of the information for this rear freezer evaporator motor support replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
LG

Tools needed: Phillips Screwdriver/Drill Driver, Flathead Screewdriver
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
To replace the rear motor support in this LG refrigerator, you will need a flathead screwdriver and a Phillips screwdriver or drill driver with a number two Phillips bit.
2
Be sure to unplug the appliance before working with any electrical components.
3
Fully extend out the top freezer tray by lifting the front, then pull out the ice container.
4
Next, pull and lift out the freezer tray.
5
Lift the bottom freezer drawer out from the rear.
6
Use the jeweler's screwdriver to depress the tab on the drawer gear and pull up to detach it from the slide rail.
7
Pull the bar away from the other gear.
8
Loosen and remove the two Phillips screws securing the freezer door and lift it up and out to remove it.
9
Remove the two screws on the ice maker.
10
Use the flathead screwdriver to release the tabs and pull it down, sliding it forward at the same time.
11
Unplug the wire harness and remove the ice maker.
12
Unsnap the evaporator cover.
13
Unplug the temperature sensor and the evaporator fan.
14
Pull off the evaporator fan blade.
15
Unscrew the two Phillips head screws on the support bracket and remove the bracket.
16
Pull up the freezer fan motor and remove the rear motor support.
17
To install the new motor support, place the rear support and set in the fan motor.
18
Slide the bracket over the motor shaft, then thread and tighten the two screws to secure it.
19
Press the blade onto the shaft of the motor.
20
Plug in the evaporator and temperature sensor.
21
Position and snap the evaporator cover into place.
22
Plug in the wire harness for the ice maker.
23
Slide the back of the ice maker into place and push up to snap in the tabs.
24
Thread and tighten the two screws to secure the ice maker.
25
Set the freezer door by hooking the connector rails to the sliders.
26
Screw in the two Phillips head screws to secure the door.
27
Insert the bar into the set gear and snap the gear on the other end into its slot within the slide rail.
28
This can be difficult to align.
29
Place the drawer back inside the freezer.
30
Slide the tray back into the guide rails, then insert the ice container.
31
Plug in the appliance.
32
The LG refrigerator should now be ready for use.

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