11/16"
(18 mm)
8. Reinstall handles.
• Mount refrigerator handle on opposite side of door
using mounting screws removed in previous step.
• Snap handle trim into place and replace screw.
• Mount freezer handle to opposite side of door using
mounting screws removed in previous step.
• Angle front edge of handle cap downward toward
back lip of freezer handle. Verify bottom tab on
freezer cap slides under rear lip of freezer handle.
Snap rear edge of handle cap in place.
9. Check unit for proper leveling following instructions in
section titled Leveling Refrigerator , starting with step
three.
Door Reversal (Side mounted handles)*
Tools Required
#1 & #2 Phillips Head Screw Driver
Flat blade screwdriver
Rubber mallet
¼" hex nut driver
3
/
" hex nut driver
8
5
/
" hex nut driver
16
9
/
" hex nut driver
32
T-15 Torx head driver
IMPORTANT:
•
Keep all discarded parts with literature assembly.
•
Save all screws for reuse.
•
For plug removal requiring use of flat blade screwdriver
or putty knife, blade of tool must be covered with
masking tape to avoid damage to refrigerator
finish. For plugs using a screwdriver or nut driver style
head, use appropriate tool to avoid damage to plugs.
1. Remove top refrigerator door cap and hinge cover.
•
Remove 3 Phillips screws to release top door
cap.
•
Remove hinge cover by unscrewing one Phillips
screw.
A Hinge cover
B Top door cap
1/8"
(3 mm)
*Non contour doors only
A
B
C
C Handle
5
• Use
/
" hex nut driver to remove top hinge screws.
16
Remove and retain all shims.
A
B
5
A
/
" hex nut screws
16
B Top hinge
• Remove refrigerator door by lifting door off door
closure on center hinge pin assembly. Inspect door
to verify all shims are with pin assembly.
• Remove and retain door closure from top of center
hinge pin assembly. Remove assembly using ¼"
hex nut driver. Due to tight fit of pin, firm pressure
may need to be applied. Remove and retain all
washer shims.
A
D
B
C
A Door closure
B Center hinge pin assembly*
• Remove freezer door by lifting door off bottom
hinge. An internal support rod may slide out of hinge
socket. Remove from hinge socket and transfer rod
to opposite side of freezer door.
A Support rod
(some models)
2. Remove center hinge.
• Remove center hinge bracket and shims by
removing screws using a Phillips screwdriver.
• Remove 3 screws opposite of center hinge and
transfer to opposite side of cabinet.
• Install bracket on opposite side of cabinet with
shims.
A
B
A Phillips screws
B Center hinge
5
C
C Top hinge shim
C Center hinge
D Washer shims
*
Hinge pin may come assembled
or as separate parts
A
C
C Center hinge shim