LG Refrigerator Condenser Fan Motor Replacement

ID: 167683

Description: Use this guide to replace your condenser fan...

Steps:

1. Unplug your refrigerator before you begin your repair.
2. If you are testing or repairing the following items, you may also need to shut off and disconnect the water supply:
3. Condenser fan motor
4. Compressor motor and thermal overload device
5. Water supply valve assembly

6. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws securing the condenser cover to the rear of the refrigerator.

7. Tilt the top edge of the condenser cover toward you.
8. Lift and remove the condenser cover.

9. Squeeze and pull the condenser fan connector straight down to disconnect the condenser fan.

10. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the condenser fan shroud screw.

11. Place a pair of slip joint pliers around the condenser fan drive shaft.
12. Place a large flat blade screwdriver between the slip joint pliers and the fan hub.
13. While holding the pliers in place, push the screwdriver against the pliers to pry the fan off.

14. Remove the fan blade assembly.

15. Use a stubby Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws securing the fan motor inside the fan motor bracket.
16. You may find it easier to use a 1/4 inch drive socket with a Phillips head bit to remove the screws.

17. Push apart the two halves of the fan motor bracket to release the fan motor.
18. Slide the fan motor shaft up through the slot in the front fan motor bracket.

19. Remove the fan motor.

20. Transfer the two rubber motor mounting washers from the old motor to the new motor.