Kickplate Grille with Clips

We replaced the grille and the handles with new parts from partselect.

I simply went to PartSelect and ordered a new kick-plate from the illustrated parts catalog. A few days later it arrived via FedEx and was easily installed within about five minutes. The clips that hold the part to the front of the refrigerator, push on over plastic tabs on the back of the kick-plate. They were packaged separately and at first were very tight and uncooperative. I placed a small socket over the end of the tab and gently tapped each clip it into place with a small hammer. One word of caution, the metal clips are very sharp. It was only after I finished the installation did I notice that I had apparently cut my index finger during the process. Nothing serious, but probably avoidable had I been more aware of the sharp edges.

More than anything else the service that has been provided here is second to none. In the futher if parts are needed I'll stop by and see you again.

Removed the broken grille kickplate. (Just pulls right off) Tried to put the new clips on the new grill kickplate. Didn't want to go on without alot of force. Didn't want to crack the new part. So...I heated up the metal clips and placed them (used pliers-too hot to handle) on the place that held the clips and they slid right on and believe me...they won't come off either. Put the grille kickplate on the bottom section of the refrigerator and snapped right on.
Everything looks good.

It was simple. Screwed clips on kick plate. That was it.

i inserted the connectors to the kickplate and put it on the refrigerator. very easy...

Just insert the new grill into the holes. Easy

Put the clips on the grille plate and pushed it on. The fridge looks new again

I received my part in two days. Installation was easy. Most difficult part was attaching the inclosed metal clips onto the grill. The entire process took me 10 minutes. That included cleaning under the refridgerator. My wife said it was dusty.

We followed directions and thank god my husbund is a electrician. He was able to reconnect the water-- make the fan work and replace the kick grille. Very happy everything worked.