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How to replace kenmore french door refrigerator door seals.
This happens to be a sears kenmore about 20 years old.
This video shows how to repair a fridge door seal on an older fridge.
Using either the nut driver or screwdriver detach all the fasteners and place them carefully in a cup.
How can it be repaired.
Locate the door gasket and lift the edge up.
This part is approximately 34 1 2 wide x 24 long.
You should see many screws or bolts holding the gasket to the door.
Install the new gasket.
The gasket is grey in color.
The door gasket is on the inner door panel and creates a seal around the door to prevent warm air from entering the freezer compartment.
Place them temporarily in the refrigerator to keep them cool.
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Broken door latch mechanism on kenmore refrigerator model number 79571304011 on the left french door of the refrigertor section.
Once you ve loosened the screws pull off the old gasket and dispose of it.
Then unplug the refrigerator.
The piece that holds it inside is not visible.
To replace the seal on your refrigerator door start by submerging the new gasket in warm water so that it s softer and more pliable.
Safely store any food that could deteriorate while the refrigerator is shut off for this repair.
The piece that attaches the latch to the inside of the door is held to the latch by a screw.