Front-Load Washer Sump Filter Cover Replacement (part 5304505169)

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$13.76

Estimated Savings

$112.50

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Description

This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the sump filter cover on Electrolux washing machines.

All of the information in this shock absorber support bracket replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Electrolux

Tools used: Phillips-head screwdriver or Number two square drive bit, T-20 Torx bit, half-inch deep-well socket, & needle-nose pliers.

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Electrolux Front-Load Washer - Model EFLS627UTT

Front-Load Washer Sump Filter Cover Replacement

Tools & Assistance Needed

"You will need a Philips-head screwdriver, a 7/16th inch socket, a 7mm socket (or nut driver) and clamps for this procedure, and you may need assistance."

Be sure to unplug the power cord.

Have an assistant help you to move the appliance away from the wall.

"Using a Philips-head screwdriver or a number two square drive bit, unthread the rear screws securing the top panel."

Remove the panel.

Use needle-nose pliers to help extend the spring to remove the retainer from the door boot seal.

Peel the boot seal off the lip of the front panel.

Lift and support the front of the washer.

Unthread the four screws securing the bottom of the front panel.

Pull out the dispenser drawer and depress the tab to fully release.

Unthread the two larger screws inside the dispenser drawer housing.

Unthread the three screws securing the top of the front panel.

Lift the front panel up and out to detach.

Disconnect the two wire connecters to fully remove the panel.

"For better access, remove the lower counter-balance weight. "

Use a 7/16th inch socket to unthread the four mounting bolts.

Set the weight aside.

"Using a 7mm socket or nut driver, unthread the screw to loosen the wire clamp to release the coin trap hose from the outer tub."

Use pliers to release the three spring clamps securing the hose to the two circulation pumps and the drain pump.

"Pull the hose free, then remove the wire clamp and you can remove the sump filter."

Pull the tabs back to release the old cover.

Install the new sump filter cover by aligning the tabs on the cover with the filter then snap the cover into place.

Fully reinsert the sump filter into the coin trap hose.

"Reposition the wire clamp, then reattach the hose to the appropriate ports on the drain pump and the circulation pumps and secure with the spring clamps."

"Attach the hose to the outer tub, and tighten the screw to secure the wire clamp."

"If applicable, reposition the counter-balance weight on the outer tub and thread the mounting bolts."

Reinstall the front panel by first connecting the control board wire connecter and the door latch wire connecter.

Align the panel on the mounting pins and push down.

Rethread the three screws on top.

Replace the screws in the dispenser drawer housing and reinstall the dispenser drawer.

Rethread the four screws to secure the bottom of the front panel and remove the support.

Realign the door boot seal on the lip of the front panel.

Secure it with the retainer by aligning the spring at the top then insert it into the groove of the boot seal.

Realign the top panel and secure it with the screws at the rear.

Move the appliance back against the wall and plug the power cord back in.

Congrats! Your front-load washer is ready for use.