Originally Posted by: TDOWN I have the bottom freezer top fridge model and the fridge is hot while the bottom is still cold. I just got the evap motor a previous thread advised. I attemted to replace but can't get to it. Do I need to go through the front or back to get to it? Any tricks or suggestions?
TDOWN,
You access the evaporator fan from inside the freezer compartment,
This should help you through the repair
Freezer Drawer (some models)
1. Open drawer to fully open position.
2. Remove upper and lower basket.
3. Remove screws one in each rail marked on side of rail.
4. Lift front of drawer up and out to remove drawer.
5. Set drawer on a padded surface to prevent damage
to finish.
You'll also need to remove at least 1 of the door track assemblies from the side wall(both makes it easier) after you remove the mounting screw(s) You should find a white plastic tab holding the metal rail into the liner, push in on the tab and slide the rail assembly forward and out.
Freezer Back Panel
NOTE: Freezer compartment should now be empty and
walls should be clear of anything that will
obstruct removal of back panel.
1. Loosen screws that mount icemaker to freezer
compartment walls.
2. Pull icemaker gently away from wall of compartment.
As you do so, work fill cup free of fill tube. Unplug
icemaker electrical connector and remove icemaker
from unit.
3. (Pull out Drawer only) Loosen and remove screws
that hold 2 basket glides in place at left and right
sides of compartment.
4. If unit has no icemaker pry with flatblade icemaker
connection cover. Remove cover.
5. Remove hex head screws that hold back panel and
remove panel.
6. Squeeze tabs on ice maker plug to release it from
back panel
Evaporator Fan, Evaporator Motor
1. Follow instructions in removing freezer back panel.
2. Remove screws that anchor evaporator fan bracket to
back wall of compartment. Pull fan and bracket out of
place as a unit
3. Free fan bracket from wiring harness by
disconnecting wires to motor and wire in clips that go
to defrost terminator.
4. Pull evaporator fan blade off motor shaft.
5. Separate bracket and motor by squeezing lower
retainer bracket to release motor from bracket.
6. When reinstalling motor reference position of
terminals of new motor the same as old motor
Good Luck,
:) :) :)