Step 12
RTV around the underside of the grommet lip (Figure 10). Insert grommet into hole. Ensure it is pressed completely in, until the base of the grommet lip touches the fresh food floor surface. Clear excess RTV for clean appearance.
Figure 10
Step 13
Use a wire tie to attach the heater wire to the AC harness (right rear harness) for strain relief inside the fresh food compartment. Clip off excess wire tie. Keep the spacing between the heater wire and the DC (right front) harness as large as possible (Figure 11).
Figure 11
Step 14
Route the heater assembly wire down through the installed grommet. Fill inside of grommet around harness with RTV to prevent air leaks (Figure 12).
Figure 12
Step 15
Reinstall all fresh food compartment components. Pull out unit. Remove machine compartment cover.
Step 16
Remove the water valve assembly to provide clearance to connect wiring.
Step 17
Use a wire tie to attach the heater wire to the AC harness as a strain relief in the machine compartment. Try to keep spacing between the heater wire and the rear entering DC harness as large as possible (Figure 13).
Figure 13
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