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Evaporator Cover Removal for Older Whirlpool Side‑By‑Side Refrigerator

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  1. Evaporator Cover Removal for Older Whirlpool Side‑By‑Side Refrigerator, Unfasten and remove the shelf supports: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Evaporator Cover Removal for Older Whirlpool Side‑By‑Side Refrigerator, Unfasten and remove the shelf supports: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Evaporator Cover Removal for Older Whirlpool Side‑By‑Side Refrigerator, Unfasten and remove the shelf supports: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to unfasten:

    • The post screws

    • The bracket screws

    • The bin rail screws

    • Mark the bin rails so you do not mix them up.

    • Remove the posts, brackets, and rails.

  2. Evaporator Cover Removal for Older Whirlpool Side‑By‑Side Refrigerator, Reassembly tip: replacing the posts, brackets and rails: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Evaporator Cover Removal for Older Whirlpool Side‑By‑Side Refrigerator, Reassembly tip: replacing the posts, brackets and rails: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • When replacing the posts and brackets, orient them carefully, or they will not seat properly. If you force them, you may damage the wall of your refrigerator.

    • Note that the mounting holes are square.

    • There is a very shallow boss on the back of those parts that corresponds to the square holes.

  3. Evaporator Cover Removal for Older Whirlpool Side‑By‑Side Refrigerator, Unfasten the evaporator cover screws: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to unfasten the evaporator cover screws.

  4. Evaporator Cover Removal for Older Whirlpool Side‑By‑Side Refrigerator, Remove the evaporator cover: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Evaporator Cover Removal for Older Whirlpool Side‑By‑Side Refrigerator, Remove the evaporator cover: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Wear gloves for this step to avoid any injuries.

    • Lift the evaporator cover from the bottom edge to unfasten the two tabs near the top of the evaporator cover.

    • Pull the bottom edge of the evaporator cover outward and slightly downward toward you.

    • Watch for the tabs at the top edge of the evaporator cover to release from the chassis.

  5. Evaporator Cover Removal for Older Whirlpool Side‑By‑Side Refrigerator: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Evaporator Cover Removal for Older Whirlpool Side‑By‑Side Refrigerator: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Continue to pull the bottom edge of the evaporator cover outward toward you.

    • Remove the evaporator cover.

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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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