Electrolux EIFLW55H MB, Technical & Service Manual

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Component Teardown
4-16
Top Center Brace Removal
To remove the top center brace:
1. Remove top panel and dampener assembly.
2. Release the suspension springs.
3. Using a #2 square bit screwdriver, extract the two
screws securing the detergent dispenser to the top
center brace.
4. Extract the two screws, one on each end securing
the suspension spring mount to the top center brace.
(See Figure 4-45)
5. Use a pliers to release the wire retainers from the
top center brace.
6. Raise the top center brace to disengage the tabs on
the brace from the side panels and slide the brace
backward to release the tab on the top center brace
from the slot in the detergent dispenser housing.
Electric Water Level Sensor Removal
The electric water level sensor is mounted to the upper
right side of the unit frame. A hose
connects to the sensor to the sump area.
To remove the electric water level sensor:
1. Remove the top panel.
2. Disconnect the wire harness from the sensor.
(See Figure 4-46)
3. Turn the sensor one quarter turn to release it from
the side panel and pull out on the pressure switch.
4. Using a pliers, compress the hose clamp and
remove hose from sensor.
Drain Pump Removal
The drain pump is mounted to the front base of the unit
and is secured with a retaining tab and screw.
To remove the drain pump:
1. Remove control console and front panel.
2. Disconnect the wire harness from the left side of the
drain pump. (See Figure 4-47)
3. Using a pliers, compress the hose clamps from the
inlet and outlet hoses and disconnect from drain
pump.
4. Using a #2 square bit screwdriver, extract screw
securing the drain pump to unit base.
5. Rotate the drain pump towards the rear to release
the screw tab from the base, then pull forward to
release the locating tab.
Figure 4-45.
Figure 4-46.
NOTE: The pressure tube from the air bell to the
pressure switch must always slope upwards and be
free of kinks to prevent condensation from collecting in
the tube, also check to assure there is adequate length
to allow the tube to sag normally without the danger of
disconnecting the tube while the tub is moving.
Figure 4-47.
Hose Clamp
Screw
Screw
Screw Wire Retainer
Hose Clamp
Electrical Connection
Electrical Connection