Disassembly Procedures
To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury or
death; disconnect power to unit before following any
disassembly procedures.
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©2003 Maytag Appliances Company
16022217 Rev. 019
28.Install the four rubber grommets in the bottom of the
new compressor and install the two sleeves where
the carriage bolts will be located. Mount the new
compressor and install the two washers and lock-
nuts and tighten to 45 in-lb.
Note: Do not remove the rubber plugs at the tube
stubs on the compressor at this time.
29.Remove the insulation tube on the evaporator tubing
harness.
30.Remove the evaporator from the front of the unit. The
evaporator will need to be tilted 90 degrees down and
the tubing harness with the accumulator will fit
through the opening in the liner.
Installation:
Reverse the removal instructions for installation. Remove
the plugs from the compressor right before brazing.
Make certain that the suction line and tubing harness
insulation tube are installed and sealed. Also, check the
thermistor to make sure it has full contact and is secure.
Be sure to check for leaks and evacuate to 50 microns.
Compressor Removal:
1. Disconnect power, waterline, and drain line. If a drain
pump is used, it will need to be disconnected and
removed.
2. Remove the access panel and rear panel at the rear
of the unit.
3. Remove the grille by removing the two screws and
disconnecting the three wires to the rocker switch. Be
sure to mark where these wires go for re-assembly.
4. Remove the drain valve.
5. Remove the water valve.
6. Take out the two screws that secure the top of the
electrical bracket located in the front of the
mechanical area.
7. Remove the six screws that secure the baseplate to
the cabinet on the bottom of the unit.
8. Gently slide the mechanical out the rear of the unit
just enough to gain access to the drier assembly.
9. Install sealed system access valve(s) and recover
refrigerant. After recovering, be sure to cap off the
access valve to prevent contamination of the system.
10.Remove the cap from the rear of the compressor.
11. Disconnect the PTC starter relay at the compressor
by pulling off. You will need to disconnect the three
wires from the old PTC starter and then connect the
new one.
12.Un-braze and remove the capillary tube from the drier
assembly.
13.Un-braze the tube from the hot gas valve at the tee
fitting on the drier assembly.
14.Un-braze and remove the drier assembly.
15.Un-braze and remove the suction line at the
compressor.
16.Un-braze the hot gas discharge line at the
compressor.
17.Remove the compressor by removing the two lock-
nuts on the mounting plate of the compressor. Lift the
compressor off of the carriage bolts.
Compressor Installation:
1. Install the four rubber grommets in the bottom of the
new compressor and install the two sleeves where
the carriage bolts will be located. Mount the new
compressor and install the two washers and lock-
nuts and tighten to 45 in-lb.
Note: Do not remove the rubber plugs at the tube
stubs on the compressor at this time.
2. Install and braze the new drier assembly to the
condenser. Then install and braze the capillary tube
and the hot gas valve tube.
3. Remove the plug for the hot gas line at the
compressor. Install and braze the hot gas line to the
compressor.
4. Remove the plug for the process tube on the
compressor. Install and braze in the process tube. Be
sure to cap off the end to prevent any contamination.
5. Remove the plug for the suction line on the
compressor. Install and braze in the suction line from
the evaporator. Be sure to also reinstall the suction
line and tubing harness insulation tubes.
6. Reinstall PTC starter and wire according to wire
diagram.
7. Reinstall compressor cap.
8. Reverse steps 1 through 8 of removal for remaining
installation.
Condenser Removal:
1. Disconnect power, water line, and drain line. If a drain
pump is used, it will need to be disconnected and
removed.
2. Remove the access panel and rear panel.
3. Remove the grille by removing the two screws and
disconnecting the three wires to the rocker switch. Be
sure to mark where these wires go for re-assembly.
4. Remove the drain valve.
5. Remove the water valve.
6. Take out the two screws that secure the top of the
electrical bracket located in the front of the
mechanical area.
7. Remove the six screws that secure the baseplate to
the cabinet on the bottom of the unit.
8. Gently slide the mechanical out the rear of the unit
enough to gain access to the condenser coil and fan
shroud.
