LG WM3050CW Door Latch Replacement
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Last updated on Apr 19, 2024
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Introduction
Go to step 1 ↓Use this guide to replace the door latch in your LG WM3050CW Washing Machine.
The door latch is electronically actuated. If your washer's door won't latch, you may need to replace this part.
What you need
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Turn off the main water supply
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Unplug your washer
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Disconnect all water connections at the rear of your washer
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Use needle nose pliers to grip the spring end of the metal ring at the bottom of the rubber boot.
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Pull the ring away from the chassis to separate it from the boot.
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Use your hand to completely pull the ring off the boot.
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Insert one end of the ring into its groove along the boot's perimeter.
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Use pliers to slowly stretch the ring around the boot's perimeter until it's completely nested in its groove.
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Use your fingers to pull the boot off its lip in the front panel.
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Work your fingers around the boot's perimeter until its completely separated from the panel.
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Use a Phillips driver to remove the two 16 mm‑long screws securing the door latch.
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Reach between the boot and the chassis to grip the door latch.
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Pull the door latch toward the back of the device to remove it from its slot in the chassis.
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Pull the latch towards the left edge of the device to completely expose it.
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Disconnect the harness connector on the door latch.
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Remove the door latch.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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