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Customer Questions and Answers for Spring Fastener (Retaining Clip) by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM18018690
Manufacturer Part Number: WP22001650

This spring fastener applies constant tension to hold a component securely in place inside your appliance, helping prevent looseness, vibration, or gaps. Replacing a fatigued or missing clip restores a tight, reliable fit.

  • Provides spring tension to clamp and retain a part, seal, or panel
  • Helps maintain alignment and reduce vibration or rattling
  • Restores secure attachment when the original clip is bent, stretched, or missing
  • Symptoms can include a part not staying put, visible looseness, or a clip that's damaged or gone
What's included: 1 spring fastener Install notes:
  • Disconnect power; turn off water supply if applicable
  • Use needle-nose pliers or a suitable spring tool; wear gloves and eye protection
  • Note the original orientation before removal to ensure proper reinstallation
  • Make sure the mating part or seal is fully seated and the fastener is fully engaged before reassembly

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Hello Greg! Here is the information supplied from the manufacture on how to remove the top and covers: Console: Disconnect power supply. Remove control panel assembly. Remove eight screws, two on each side and four across the front, holding console to top cover. Top Cover: Disconnect power supply. Remove fron panel. Remove two screws (one in each front corner) which hold top cover to cabinet. Remove main wire harness from components on control panel. Remove control panel assembly. Pull main wire harness through opening in top cover. Remove console. Push top cover back to disengage from cabinet and remove top cover. Cabinet Removal: Disconnect power supply. Remove front panel. Remove top cover assembly. Remove tumbler. Remove tumbler rear. Remove six screws (three on each side) holding cabinet to base frame. Hope this information helps!

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Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com   |   Monday, May 9, 2011

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