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GE Refrigerator Rear Access Cover Removal

Introduction

The rear access cover provides access to the compressor, condenser, condenser fans, and solenoid water valve.

What you need

  1. GE Refrigerator Rear Access Cover Removal, Unplug your refrigerator: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Unplug your refrigerator before you begin your repair.

    • If you are testing or repairing the following items, you may also need to shut off and disconnect the water supply:

    • Condenser fan motor

    • Compressor motor and thermal overload device

    • Water supply valve assembly

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  3. GE Refrigerator Rear Access Cover Removal, Unfasten the rear access cover: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Use a 1/4" nut driver to remove the screws securing the rear access cover.

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  4. GE Refrigerator Rear Access Cover Removal, Remove the rear access cover: step 3, image 1 of 3 GE Refrigerator Rear Access Cover Removal, Remove the rear access cover: step 3, image 2 of 3 GE Refrigerator Rear Access Cover Removal, Remove the rear access cover: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • Lift the rear access cover up and slightly outward

    • Remove the access cover.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our  Answers community for help.

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