Dispenser Actuator Kit - Black 5304493021

Really simple repair... remove the drip tray, remove 3 mounting screws and pull the ice dispenser cover from the door... 3 more screws to remove the remaining assembly (disconnect the electrical connector and then two screws to get the actuator off. Install the new part and secure the retaining plates. (Clean the dispenser throat since it's open, it was nasty)
Put it all back together and enjoy a cool icy beverage!

Removed, the drip pan

Removed the screws holding the ice/water dispenser in place.

Pulled up on the ice/water dispenser to remove it from the door.

Removed the screws for the broken actuator (noting the location of the spring) and removed the actuator.

Reinstalled the new actuator making sure the spring is in the proper location.

Replaced all screws in reverse order.

The hardest part was figuring out how the front plate comes off. The tray will come forward when pried with a screwdriver. Then the top will come off but you will have to leave on due to attached wires. After that it was a piece of cake. Unscrew screws (6), remove small plates holding arm in place, remove arm, replace with new actuator, and close things up. As far as the valve, just take your time and, if needed, cut off pointed ends of tubings and push into new valve. Unplug color coded plugs and plug into new valve. Reattach valve to fridge and your done. We started everything up before attaching backing to make sure there were no leaks.

It's a good idea to unplug the fridge before you start. There are lots of wires and circuit boards in the area where you will be working.

To remove the in door water / Ice dispenser cover, remove drip tray, remove a couple of screws at the bottom and slide the cover up to release the tabs. There are a few scews holding the mechanism housing, remove them and gently pull the housing forward. You should be able to see the top iof the actuator. The actuator is held in place by 2 small metal plates, each with two small screws. Note the location of the return spring on the actuator arm! You will need to orient it the same way on the new actuator arm. Remove the screws and plates and lift out the broken actuator.

Put the new actuator in place and orient the spring as before. Replace the plates and screws and put everything back together.

If you have big hands, everything is a bit tight so, a small magnetized philips screwdriver or a screwholding screwdriver will make for easy work. I used a little scotch tape to hold the screw to the screw driver and it worked but, it took a few tries. Good Luck!

The actuator was easy . . . just remove 6 screws (3 outside and 3 inside) and pull out assembly. The actuator popped out and I replaced it.

The water filter replacement was easy once I figured out how to use the quick connect fittings from the tube to the water filter assembly (see Youtube).

The repair was easy for me as I am very mechanically inclined. I did have a problem with the water actuator being a different shape then the original so I had ordered the ice actuator to replace also so they would match. The ice actuator matched the original so was unable to get the paddles to match in my door. It works fine but I don't like the look of two different style paddles in my door.

I ordered the part that i needed to fix the broken one online through part select .com. The part arrived very quickly and i repaired the lever the same day. I was very impressed with your company and I will recommend you to anyone I know who needs appliance parts.

Remove the drip tray to expose the 3 screws...remove screws and then 3 more screws to remove broken actuator and replace with new part.....very easy repair!

The repair was simple as described by another customer. One additional note, the water line is tight and can be difficult to remove. Extra slack is available under the fridge. Just push the slack up remove the water line. When the repair is complete reinstall the water line, pull the extra slack back from under the fridge.

I followed the instructions that I pulled up online. It gave the basic instructions of how many screws that had to be removed, etc. etc, and basic instructions, but I did have to figure out for myself a couple of minor details. I am fairly handy and the project was not to difficult.

Jim