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Samsung RF28R7201SG Refrigerator Icemaker Assembly Replacement

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  1. Samsung RF28R7201SG Refrigerator Icemaker Assembly Replacement, Unplug your refrigerator: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Unplug your refrigerator before you begin your repair.

  2. Samsung RF28R7201SG Refrigerator Icemaker Assembly Replacement, Open the refrigerator doors: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Samsung RF28R7201SG Refrigerator Icemaker Assembly Replacement, Open the refrigerator doors: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Open both French doors for the refrigerator compartment.

  3. Samsung RF28R7201SG Refrigerator Icemaker Assembly Replacement, Remove the ice tray: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Samsung RF28R7201SG Refrigerator Icemaker Assembly Replacement, Remove the ice tray: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Samsung RF28R7201SG Refrigerator Icemaker Assembly Replacement, Remove the ice tray: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Pull the ice tray straight out of its housing and remove it.

  4. Samsung RF28R7201SG Refrigerator Icemaker Assembly Replacement, Unfasten the cable cover panel: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Samsung RF28R7201SG Refrigerator Icemaker Assembly Replacement, Unfasten the cable cover panel: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 16.5 mm‑long screw securing the cable cover panel.

  5. Samsung RF28R7201SG Refrigerator Icemaker Assembly Replacement, Remove the cable cover panel: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Samsung RF28R7201SG Refrigerator Icemaker Assembly Replacement, Remove the cable cover panel: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Samsung RF28R7201SG Refrigerator Icemaker Assembly Replacement, Remove the cable cover panel: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Use your fingers to slide the cable cover panel towards the front of the refrigerator to unlatch it.

    • Remove the cable cover panel.

    • During reassembly, make sure this panel clips fully in place, or the ice tray won't slide in properly.

  6. Samsung RF28R7201SG Refrigerator Icemaker Assembly Replacement, Disconnect the icemaker harness: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Samsung RF28R7201SG Refrigerator Icemaker Assembly Replacement, Disconnect the icemaker harness: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Disconnect the left-most yellow connector:

    • Squeeze the locking tab with the red mark with your fingers

    • Rock the connector gently side to side to disconnect it

    • Use your fingers or a screwdriver to guide the wire harness out of the wall clips.

  7. Samsung RF28R7201SG Refrigerator Icemaker Assembly Replacement, Unfasten the air tunnel: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 16.5 mm-long screw securing the air tunnel flap.

  8. Samsung RF28R7201SG Refrigerator Icemaker Assembly Replacement, Remove the icemaker assembly: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Samsung RF28R7201SG Refrigerator Icemaker Assembly Replacement, Remove the icemaker assembly: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Samsung RF28R7201SG Refrigerator Icemaker Assembly Replacement, Remove the icemaker assembly: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • A plastic clip holds the air tunnel flap in place.

    • Use a flathead screwdriver to pry and loosen the air tunnel flap from the plastic clip.

  9. Samsung RF28R7201SG Refrigerator Icemaker Assembly Replacement: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Samsung RF28R7201SG Refrigerator Icemaker Assembly Replacement: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use your fingers to pull the air tunnel flap down enough to access the internals.

  10. Samsung RF28R7201SG Refrigerator Icemaker Assembly Replacement: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Samsung RF28R7201SG Refrigerator Icemaker Assembly Replacement: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a flathead screwdriver to gently pry the refrigerant loop down by 1–1.5 cm.

    • During reassembly, use your fingers to push the refrigerant loop back up.

  11. Samsung RF28R7201SG Refrigerator Icemaker Assembly Replacement: crwdns2935265:011crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Samsung RF28R7201SG Refrigerator Icemaker Assembly Replacement: crwdns2935265:011crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Samsung RF28R7201SG Refrigerator Icemaker Assembly Replacement: crwdns2935265:011crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • A plastic clip holds the icemaker in place.

    • Use your fingers to press and release the plastic clip.

    • This clip is stiff and may require substantial force.

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    • Pull the front edge of the icemaker assembly down slightly to loosen it.

    • Be careful not to bend the refrigerant loop too much as you pull the front edge, or you'll damage the loop.

    • Carefully slide the icemaker assembly out of its housing.

  13. Samsung RF28R7201SG Refrigerator Icemaker Assembly Replacement: crwdns2935265:013crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Samsung RF28R7201SG Refrigerator Icemaker Assembly Replacement: crwdns2935265:013crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
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