3.Remove doors:
•Remove top hinge cover. Top hinge cover snaps off. While supporting refrigerator door, remove top hinge
and hinge shim using 5/16” hex nut driver. Peel positive positioning shim from cabinet. Remove and retain all shims.
•Keep adhesive surface of shim free of dirt and dust until ready to replace during top hinge reversal. Contamination of adhesive surface will prevent proper reinstallation.
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•Remove refrigerator door by lifting door off center hinge pin. Inspect door to verify all shims are with pin assembly.
•Remove center hinge pin using ¼" hex nut driver. Due to tight fit of pin, firm pressure may need to be applied. Remove and retain all washer shims.
•Remove freezer door by lifting door off bottom hinge pin.
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4.Remove internal support rod(some models):
•Some models have an internal support rod(see below) installed in the hinge socket of door. If present, remove and retain for later replacement.
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5.Reverse 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.
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6.Reverse bottom hinge pin:
•Remove toe grille by grasping both ends and pulling straight out from unit. Grille snaps free.
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•Exchange hinge pin from bottom hinge assembly with outward hinge plug from opposite bottom hinge assembly.
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7.Reverse door stops:
•Locate door stop at bottom edge of refrigerator door. Unscrew two Phillips screws to remove door stop. Remove the two Phillips screws on opposite edge of door. Mount door stop on opposite side. Replace remaining screws in empty mounting holes.
•Repeat the above instructions to reverse door stop on freezer door.
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8.Replace doors:
•Rehang freezer door by setting freezer door hinge hole on bottom hinge pin.
•While supporting freezer door, insert internal support rod into hinge socket, and install center hinge pin into the center hinge bracket.
•Tighten down center hinge pin with a ¼" hex nut driver to hold door in place. Make sure fit is snug.
•Locate 3 plugs at top of cabinet. Transfer plugs to holes left by hinge removal.
•Assemble top hinge, hinge shim(s), and positioning shim together. Attach loosely to opposite side of cabinet to allow for door clearance.
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