Electrolux EWFLW65H - 27'' Front-Load Washer, Technical & Service Manual

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Component Teardown
Weight Ring Removal
The weight ring is secured to the front of the outer
wash tub assembly with six carriage bolts. The bel-
lows does not have to be completely removed to
access and remove the weight ring.
To remove the weight ring:
1. Remove the top panel.
2. Remove control console.
3. Remove the front panel.
4. Disconnect ART tube from bellows.
5. Remove light assembly from bellows.
6. Using a 7/16” socket or wrench, remove the
nuts from the carriage bolts securing the
weight ring to the outer wash tub assembly.
Remove the carriage bolts and washers from
the unit. (See Figure 4-29)
7. Carefully slide weight ring off of wash tub.
Water Inlet / Overflow Vent Tube Grommet
The water inlet/ overflow vent tube grommet
supports the hot and cold water inlet fittings and
the overflow tube. The overflow tube must be
removed prior to removing the grommet.
To remove the water inlet/ overflow vent tube grom-
met:
1. Disconnect the washer from the hot and cold
water hoses. (See Figure 4-30)
2. Remove the overflow vent tube by turning the
tube counter clockwise about a 1/16 of a turn
to unlock the tube. Then pull the tube back to
disengage it from the detergent dispenser
housing.
3. Using a small flat bladed screwdriver, release
the eight locking tabs around the water inlet
tubes while pushing on the grommet rim from
inside the washer.
4. Using a small flat bladed screwdriver, release
the three locking tabs around the overflow/vent
tube while pushing on the grommet rim from
inside the washer.
Figure 4-29.
HOT COLD
Figure 4-30.
Carriage
Bolts
Locking Tab (8) Places
Locking Tab (3) Places