[jpjlweber]

I just purchsed a new refrigerator shelf stud, Whirlpool P/N 2147997. I thought I would be able to tell how to remove the old one and install the new one just by looking at it. From looking at the new one, it looks like I could just pull the old one straight out but that doesn't seem to be the case. Any advise would be appreciated.

Thanks
JW

[abadfish66]

When I replace them, I use pliers to grab the old one pull and twist to remove it, it will come out, then you can push the new one in place.

[jpjlweber]

The wire barbs are laying flat against the body on the support stud. It doesn't look like they will catch if I just push the new stud in place. Should I bend the wire barbs out a little before I install the stid?

JW

[abadfish66]

sure, that will work

[maxdalys]

I removed the old refrigerator shelf stud, however when I try to install the new one, it doesn't stay in firm. What to do

[maxdalys]

I purchase part # 4388539 refrigerator shelf stud, I removed the old one that was hard to do and try to install the new one, however it doesn't stay in firmt

[CBrundage]

I'm having the same problem. I followed the advice on removing the old stud, except that I turned it counter clockwise to remove. I then pulled another stud from behind the shelf and tried to refit it in the place of the broken stud. The re-situated stud sits in the hole without coming out, but it's loose, as though it's not all the way in the seat. I wonder if I've done something wrong. I ordered new studs in the meantime, so I'll see if the new ones perform better than the one I moved.