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Model: GT4175SP	Brand: Whirlpool	Age: 1 - 5 years
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apatil		#1 Posted : Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:00:01 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 8/28/2008(UTC) Posts: 3		I have Whirlpool microwave. Button for door release is not working. I want to remove the control panel to get access to part #8205451 (Lever release). But I am not able to remove outer cover of the microwave. The screws have special head. Is there a special key available to remove the screws
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libertyappl		#2 Posted : Friday, August 29, 2008 12:32:48 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 8/13/2008(UTC) Posts: 3,097		Generally those are torque screws.
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apatil		#3 Posted : Friday, August 29, 2008 6:56:55 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 8/28/2008(UTC) Posts: 3		The screw can not be removed with regular screw driver such as Philips head or flat head. The slot on head of screw is shape of star. As shown here *. And center of start has obstruction so that you can not use flat head screw driver. (Technique used here is similar to wheel lock nuts for car which require special key)
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apatil		#4 Posted : Friday, August 29, 2008 8:22:38 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 8/28/2008(UTC) Posts: 3		I managed to remove the screws using smaller size flat head screw driver. Now I found that 'Release Lever' was broken as I thought
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carlc		#5 Posted : Thursday, October 8, 2009 6:28:33 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 10/8/2009(UTC) Posts: 2		is there a special tool to remove the torque screws?
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libertyappl		#6 Posted : Thursday, October 8, 2009 6:33:20 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 8/13/2008(UTC) Posts: 3,097		Originally Posted by: carlc is there a special tool to remove the torque screws? Yes, which can generally be purchased at an auto parts store. Check to see if they have the security stud or not.
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carlc		#7 Posted : Thursday, October 8, 2009 6:37:19 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 10/8/2009(UTC) Posts: 2		thank you for the quick reply, libertyappl. i have a whirlpool GT4175sp...can you please direct me to the diagram to find the part...my button no longer works and the door doesn't open.
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