Whirlpool 8178501A, Manual

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12. To remove the IDI motor:
a) Open the freezer door.
b) Press in on the release button and re-
move the ice bin from the door shelf.
Ice Bin
Release Button
e) Remove the boot from the top of the
IDI motor.
f) Disconnect the motor connector from
the IDI motor.
g) Unclip the wires from the retainers under
the IDI motor housing.
h) Remove the three screws from the IDI
motor housing and remove the motor
and housing from the dispenser.
c) Remove the two screws from the hex
drive shaft coupling holder and remove
the coupling assembly.
d) Lift the spring and hex drive shaft up
and out of the door.
i) Remove the four screws from the IDI
motor and remove the motor from the
housing.
IDI Motor
Screw (1 of 4)
Connector
IDI Motor
Shaft Coupling Holder Screws
Wire Retainers
Spring
Hex Drive Shaft
Boot
Screw
Screws