Kevin F for Model Number GHW9150PW0 I must replace the door lock latch on our Whirlpool Duet washer. In order to get the access that I need to remove and install the latch, I must remove the front side of the rubber bellow tub seal without damaging it. I can't peel the rubber back from the metal lip. I have tried everything that I can think of. Is there a special tool or trick for doing this? Thanks! I have tried to access the lock latch from the top, but I cannot reach all of the connections.
Answer Kevin, here's some help from the service manual : " REMOVING THE WASHER DOOR AND DOOR SWITCH The washer door can be removed by removing the upper left shield cover and hinge cover. Open the door and remove three screws securing the door hinge to the washer front and lifting upward.(Normally, you don't need to remove the door). Access to the door switch requires that the water seal boot be removed from the front of the washer. Use a flat bladed screwdriver at the location of the retainer spring and pull the retainer forward and then off the perimeter of the boot.(You need to "roll" the edge of the seal bach, to find the cable and spring). Ease the edge of the boot off of the lip of the washer front near the door switch. Remove enough of the boot to gain access to the door switch behind the washer front panel. The door switch is secured to the washer front panel with three screws. Once these screws are removed, the door switch will remain in place until it is lifted slightly and pulled back from the washer front panel." You can then slide the assembly out the opening between the boot and front panel, switch the wires from the original assembly to the new, and reverse the procedure. Thanks and Good Luck Read More... Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com | Monday, April 2, 2012