Door Disassembly Procedures

Air Discharge Grille

1.Remove center vane. Note placement of vane, curved/notches end first with curve up.

2.Remove 4 screws.

3.Pull grille assembly forward.

Refrigerator Door

Two people are required for door removal.

1.Remove grille.

2.Turn power switch off.

3.Remove glide pin screw (torx #15M) from underside of top door hinge pin plate.

4.Loosen four 3/8" bolts enough to raise upper hinge plate to clear door hinge pin.

5.Lift door off of center hinge plate.

6.Remove door.

Freezer Drawer and Basket

Pull forward and lift up.

Door Stops

1.Remove air discharge grille.

2.Remove two #15 torx screws.

Door Handles

1.Pry off screw trim. New trim will be required for reassembly.

2.Remove 6 screws on freezer door and 9 on refrigerator door, using a Phillips screwdriver.

Door Gaskets

1.Gently pull gasket away from door liner.

2.Reinstall by beginning in bottom corner, working up. Align raised portion of gasket into liner track and apply pressure.

Inner Door Liners and Outer Door Shells

Replace complete door assembly.

Refrigerator Door Switch

1.Remove air discharge grille

2.Remove two #1 point Phillips screws with an off set ratchet tool.

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Amana Bottom Mount Refrigerator service manual Door Disassembly Procedures