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LG Front Load Washing Machine Detergent Bellows Replacement

Introducción

Use this guide to replace the detergent bellows or detergent hose in your LG front load washing machine.

The detergent bellows connects the detergent dispenser assembly to the tub.

This guide will work for most LG front load washing machines. This guide is written with a model WM3050CW washer. If you have a different model, you may encounter some minor disassembly differences, but the overall repair process will be the same.

Qué necesitas

  1. LG Front Load Washing Machine Detergent Bellows Replacement, Safety Precautions: paso 1, imagen 1 de 2 LG Front Load Washing Machine Detergent Bellows Replacement, Safety Precautions: paso 1, imagen 2 de 2

    • Before you begin your repair, perform the following:

    • Turn off the main water supply

    • Unplug your washer

    • Disconnect all water connections at the rear of your washer

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  2. LG Front Load Washing Machine Detergent Bellows Replacement, Unfasten the top panel: paso 2, imagen 1 de 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Detergent Bellows Replacement, Unfasten the top panel: paso 2, imagen 2 de 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Detergent Bellows Replacement, Unfasten the top panel: paso 2, imagen 3 de 3

    • Remove the screw(s) securing the top panel brackets to the back panel.

    • You don't need to remove the screws securing the brackets to the top panel.

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  3. LG Front Load Washing Machine Detergent Bellows Replacement, Remove the top panel: paso 3, imagen 1 de 2 LG Front Load Washing Machine Detergent Bellows Replacement, Remove the top panel: paso 3, imagen 2 de 2

    • Slide the top panel towards the rear of the device to disconnect its clips.

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  4. LG Front Load Washing Machine Detergent Bellows Replacement: paso 4, imagen 1 de 2 LG Front Load Washing Machine Detergent Bellows Replacement: paso 4, imagen 2 de 2

    • Tilt the top panel upward to completely disconnect it from the chassis.

    • Remove the top panel.

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  5. LG Front Load Washing Machine Detergent Bellows Replacement, Disconnect the control panel: paso 5, imagen 1 de 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Detergent Bellows Replacement, Disconnect the control panel: paso 5, imagen 2 de 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Detergent Bellows Replacement, Disconnect the control panel: paso 5, imagen 3 de 3

    • Disconnect the connectors attached to the control panel.

    • Always grip cables by their connectors and not the wires themselves.

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  7. LG Front Load Washing Machine Detergent Bellows Replacement, Unclip the control panel cable: paso 6, imagen 1 de 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Detergent Bellows Replacement, Unclip the control panel cable: paso 6, imagen 2 de 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Detergent Bellows Replacement, Unclip the control panel cable: paso 6, imagen 3 de 3

    • Unclip any connections the control panel cable has to the chassis or other components.

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  8. LG Front Load Washing Machine Detergent Bellows Replacement, Detergent dispenser hose information: paso 7, imagen 1 de 1

    • To prevent confusion, label each detergent hose and its corresponding dispenser connection.

    • You can use masking tape or mark the components themselves.

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  9. LG Front Load Washing Machine Detergent Bellows Replacement: paso 8, imagen 1 de 2 LG Front Load Washing Machine Detergent Bellows Replacement: paso 8, imagen 2 de 2

    • Use slip joint pliers to pinch the detergent dispenser hose clamp and pull it away from the assembly.

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  10. LG Front Load Washing Machine Detergent Bellows Replacement: paso 9, imagen 1 de 2 LG Front Load Washing Machine Detergent Bellows Replacement: paso 9, imagen 2 de 2

    • Use slip joint pliers to gently rotate the detergent dispenser hose back and forth around its connection and loosen it.

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  11. LG Front Load Washing Machine Detergent Bellows Replacement: paso 10, imagen 1 de 2 LG Front Load Washing Machine Detergent Bellows Replacement: paso 10, imagen 2 de 2

    • Pull the detergent dispenser hose straight off its connection on the assembly.

    • Repeat the loosening and removal procedure for each hose.

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  12. LG Front Load Washing Machine Detergent Bellows Replacement, Disconnect the dispenser: paso 11, imagen 1 de 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Detergent Bellows Replacement, Disconnect the dispenser: paso 11, imagen 2 de 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Detergent Bellows Replacement, Disconnect the dispenser: paso 11, imagen 3 de 3

    • Loosen any fasteners securing the bellows to the detergent dispenser.

    • Pull the bellows straight off its connection on the dispenser to disconnect it.

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  13. LG Front Load Washing Machine Detergent Bellows Replacement, Disconnect the bellows: paso 12, imagen 1 de 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Detergent Bellows Replacement, Disconnect the bellows: paso 12, imagen 2 de 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Detergent Bellows Replacement, Disconnect the bellows: paso 12, imagen 3 de 3

    • Loosen the fastener securing the bellows to the drum.

    • Pull the bellows straight up from the drum to disconnect it.

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  14. LG Front Load Washing Machine Detergent Bellows Replacement, Remove the bellows: paso 13, imagen 1 de 1

    • You're now left with the bellows.

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Conclusión

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

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

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