Introduction
Use this guide to replace the freezer ice maker on your LG LFX25973 refrigerator.
The freezer ice maker provides a supply of ice stored in your freezer drawer.
When the freezer ice maker malfunctions, you will not have ice available in the ice bucket in the freezer drawer.
Tools
-
-
Unplug your refrigerator before you begin your repair.
-
Condenser Fan Motor
-
Compressor Motor and Thermal Overload Device
-
Water Supply Valve Assembly
-
-
-
Use your finger or a flat-blade screwdriver to depress the two locking tabs on the right drawer rail cover.
-
Lift the cover off of the rail and remove it.
-
Repeat this procedure for the left drawer rail cover.
-
-
-
Hold the drawer rail cover flush against the side of the drawer rail.
-
Push the rail cover straight downward to install. It should click into place.
-
-
-
Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 10.4 mm‑long screw securing the drawer to each of the drawer slides.
-
-
-
Lift the front of the drawer up.
-
Pull the drawer toward you to release the drawer from the drawer slides.
-
Remove the freezer drawer.
-
-
-
Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two 22.5 mm‑long screws securing the ice maker to the top of the freezer compartment.
-
-
-
Insert a flat-blade screwdriver into the slot located on the right edge of the ice maker.
-
Pry outward with the screwdriver to release the locking tab securing the ice maker to the fridge.
-
When the tab releases, pull the right front corner of the ice maker down.
-
-
-
Squeeze the ice maker connector to release it and pull it straight out to disconnect it.
-
Remove the ice maker.
-
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.
