Introduction

Use this guide to replace the refrigerator compartment light in an LG Refrigerator. The process involves removing the light unit, disconnecting it, and installing a new one. This guide is for LED based units.

This guide will work for most LG refrigerators. This guide is written with an LG model LFX25973 refrigerator. If you have a different model, you may encounter some minor disassembly differences, but the overall repair process will be the same.

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    • Unplug your refrigerator before you begin your repair.

    • If you are testing or repairing the following items, you may also need to shut off and disconnect the water supply:

    • Condenser fan motor

    • Compressor motor and thermal overload device

    • Water supply valve assembly

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    • Open both refrigerator doors fully.

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    • Lift up the front edge of the shelf to release it.

    • Unhook the shelf and remove it.

    • Repeat the last two steps for each shelf you wish to remove.

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    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws that secure the light unit.

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    • With both hands, pull down the front edge of the light unit until it pops free.

    • Don't try to fully remove the light unit yet, as it is still connected to the refrigerator by some wires.

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    • Pinch the light unit connector to release it and pull it out straight to disconnect.

    • Remove the light unit.

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    • Use a spudger to pry and release the two clips on the rear edge of the light.

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    • Use a spudger to pry and release the sides of the light cover from the light base.

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    • Separate the light base from the light cover.

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    • Use a Philips head driver to remove the screws securing the light module.

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    • Lift the light module out of the light base and remove it.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our  Answers community for help.

Bill Gilbert

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