GE PFWS4600L0, Technical Service Manual

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4. Remove the gasket from the front panel. (See
Door Lock
.)
5. Push and fold the left side of the gasket inside
the wash basket and remove the door hinge.
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Tub Gasket (Boot)
The tub gasket provides a watertight seal between
the front of the washer and the outer tub. The
front of the tub gasket is secured to the front panel
fl ange by a spring and wire located in the fold of the
gasket. The back of the tub gasket is attached to the
outer tub lip with a wire and bolt assembly.
To remove the tub gasket:
1. Remove the front panel. (See
Front Panel
. )
2. Pull the steam hose out of the tub gasket.
3. Remove the steam hose nozzle.
Note: When reinserting the steam hose nozzle, be
sure the notch aligns with the gasket cutout.
Steam Hose
Steam Hose
Nozzle
Notch
Vent
Water Line
Nozzle
8. Loosen the 7-mm bolt that holds the wire and
bolt assembly to the outer tub lip. Remove the
wire and bolt assembly from the tub gasket.
Note: When installing the wire and bolt assembly,
tighten to a gap of approximately 5/8 inch (as
shown). Do not overtighten.
Wire and Bolt Retainer
5/8-in. Gap
Indent
4. Pull the water line nozzle out of the tub gasket.
5. Push the light thru the tub gasket.
Note: When reinserting the water line nozzle, make
sure the nozzle and gasket indents line up.
Light
6. Remove the Phillips-head screw from the
bracket holding the vent to the tub gasket.
7. Pull the tub gasket off the vent.