Upper Ice Maker Assembly Replacement

Written By: Bill Gilbert

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Difficulty

Easy

Steps

Time Required

20 - 30 minutes

Introduction

Use this guide to replace the upper ice maker assembly in an LG refrigerator model LFX25973.

The upper ice maker provides the ice and the feed mechanism for the through-the-door ice and water dispenser. The assembly includes the upper ice maker, a backing plate, and the ice auger motor which is incorporated into the backing plate.

When it fails, the dispenser will not be able to dispense cubes or crushed ice.

Tools

Step 1

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

Step 2

Open both refrigerator doors fully.

Step 3

Pull down the latch handle to release the ice maker door.
Swing open the ice maker door.

Step 4

Using two hands, lift up the ice bucket slightly to release it.
Pull the bottom edge of the ice bucket toward you slightly and remove it.

Step 5

The drive hub notches and drive blade wings must line up before installing the ice bucket.
Rotate the ice bucket hub, located on the rear of the ice bucket, with your hand so that the notches will align with the auger motor drive blades.

Step 6

Use a #2 Philips driver to remove the three 15 mm‑long screws that secure the ice maker assembly to the refrigerator door.

Step 7

Use a spudger to lift the bottom edge of the ice maker assembly. This action will release the assembly from the refrigerator door.
Pull the bottom edge of the ice maker assembly toward you to free it from the door.

Step 8

Lower the ice maker assembly until you can access the connector located at the top of the assembly.
Squeeze the connector at the top of the ice maker assembly to release it.
Pull the connector straight down to disconnect it.