Samsung RF28R7201SG Refrigerator Icemaker Assembly Replacement

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Samsung RF28R7201SG Refrigerator Icemaker Assembly Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

Time Required

20 - 45 minutes

Introduction

This guide shows how to remove and replace the icemaker assembly in your Samsung RF28R7201SG refrigerator.

The icemaker assembly is a combination of parts that creates ice. It's prone to a variety of malfunctions, such as not defrosting properly or not making ice. Some of these issues can be resolved by replacing the icemaker assembly.

Tools

Ice-Maker Repair Toolkit

Parts

Step 1

Unplug your refrigerator before you begin your repair.

Step 2

Open both French doors for the refrigerator compartment.

Step 3

Pull the ice tray straight out of its housing and remove it.

Step 4

Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 16.5 mm‑long screw securing the cable cover panel.

Step 5

Use your fingers to slide the cable cover panel towards the front of the refrigerator to unlatch it.
Remove the cable cover panel.
During reassembly, make sure this panel clips fully in place, or the ice tray won't slide in properly.

Step 6

Disconnect the left-most yellow connector:
Squeeze the locking tab with the red mark with your fingers
Rock the connector gently side to side to disconnect it
Use your fingers or a screwdriver to guide the wire harness out of the wall clips.

Step 7

Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 16.5 mm-long screw securing the air tunnel flap.

Step 8

A plastic clip holds the air tunnel flap in place.
Use a flathead screwdriver to pry and loosen the air tunnel flap from the plastic clip.

Step 9

Use your fingers to pull the air tunnel flap down enough to access the internals.

Step 10

Use a flathead screwdriver to gently pry the refrigerant loop down by 1–1.5 cm.
During reassembly, use your fingers to push the refrigerant loop back up.

Step 11

A plastic clip holds the icemaker in place.
Use your fingers to press and release the plastic clip.
This clip is stiff and may require substantial force.

Step 12

Pull the front edge of the icemaker assembly down slightly to loosen it.
Be careful not to bend the refrigerant loop too much as you pull the front edge, or you'll damage the loop.
Carefully slide the icemaker assembly out of its housing.