GE 162D9617P008 Removing the Handles, Inserting the Door Panels, Installing the Handles

Installing and removing previously installed decorator panels.

Removing the Handles

In order to remove the decorator panels and replace with new panels you need to remove the handles. A T-20 Torx driver is needed.

	Loosen and remove the 2 screws in the Top Trim.
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	Loosen and remove the 2 screws in the bracket that attaches the Handle to the top of the Door.
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	Grip the Handle firmly and slide upwards. The keyhole slots on the Handle slide off the buttons on
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	the door.
	Open the door and slide out the decorator panels.
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Top Trim Screws

Bracket Screws

Bracket

Buttons

Slots

Button

Slot

Inserting the Door Panels

Before installing the decorator panels, make sure they have been routed out in the proper areas as shown in the beginning of this section. Slide in the panels to perform a trial fit before fastening down the Handle and Top Trim.

Installing the Handles

Once the panels are fitted properly, install the Handle and Top Trim.

1	Slide the keyhole slots on the Handle down onto the buttons mounted to the face of the door. Slide the
	Handle downward until the bracket at the top of the Handle fits flush on the top of the door.
	Replace the two screws in the bracket that attach the Handle to the top of the Door and tighten the
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	screws to 45 in-lbs torque.
	Replace the Top Trim making sure it fits over the Side Trim and that the locating tabs fit the inside of
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	the Handle profile.
	Replace the Top Trim screws and tighten to 30 in-lbs torque.	25
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