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7. Prepare the replacement thermistor by cutting
the wiring 4 inches back from the thermistor
and strip the wires back 3/16 inch.
8. Using two WR01X10466 bell connectors, splice
the wiring. After the splices are complete,
fi
ll the
bell connectors fully with WR97X163 silicone
grease.
Silicone Grease
9. Snap the thermistor into the grille and replace
the foil shield (if present) inside the cover. Place
excess wiring into the thermistor pocket, then
snap the grille back into the liner, taking note of
the alignment pin.
4. Pull the thermistor out from the 4 tabs in the
cover.
Thermistor
Tab (1 of 4)
5. Cut the thermistor wiring as close to the
thermistor as possible.
6. Strip the outer insulation from the thermistor
case harness back 1 inch. Strip the 2 internal
wires back 3/16 inch for splicing.
3. Peel back the foil shunt (if present) from the
cover.
Thermistor Cover
Foil Shunt
To replace a fresh food or freezer air thermistor:
1. Unplug the refrigerator.
Note:
The thermistor grille uses an alignment tab to
ensure proper grille placement. The grille also uses 2
snap tabs to lock it into the liner.
2. Insert a small
fl
at blade screwdriver under the
thermistor cover and gently lift the edge until it
releases from the ceiling.
Snap Tabs
Snap Tabs
Alignment
Tab