{"id":1957,"date":"2023-01-20T11:31:18","date_gmt":"2023-01-20T19:31:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/?p=1957"},"modified":"2026-07-14T08:00:42","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T15:00:42","slug":"how-to-replace-a-samsung-refrigerator-temperature-sensor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/how-to-replace-a-samsung-refrigerator-temperature-sensor\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Replace a Samsung Refrigerator Temperature Sensor"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The temperature sensor is part of your refrigerator\u2019s defrost system, signaling to the rest of the appliance when the defrost cycle should start or stop. It can seriously ruin your menu plans for the week if it fails or malfunctions. Luckily, replacing a faulty sensor is an easy job that you can do yourself in under an hour \u2013 so long as you\u2019ve got AppliancePartsPros.com to walk you through it!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1961,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_yoast_wpseo_focuskw":"","_yoast_wpseo_title":"%%title%% %%page%%","_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"","_aviaLayoutBuilderCleanData":"[av_textblock size='' av-medium-font-size='' av-small-font-size='' av-mini-font-size='' font_color='' color='' id='' custom_class='' av_uid='av-mdennl44' admin_preview_bg='']\r\n<span data-sheets-root=\"1\">Is your Samsung refrigerator struggling to keep your veggies crisp and your milk fresh? A faulty temperature sensor could be the culprit, disrupting your fridge\u2019s cooling cycle and leaving you with spoiled food. Fortunately, this DIY guide, complete with an easy-to-follow how-to video just below, will walk you through replacing the sensor in under an hour, bringing your appliance back to peak performance.<\/span>\r\n[\/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_hr class='default' icon_select='yes' icon='ue808' position='center' shadow='no-shadow' height='50' custom_border='av-border-thin' custom_width='50px' custom_margin_top='30px' custom_margin_bottom='30px' custom_border_color='' custom_icon_color='' av-desktop-hide='' av-medium-hide='' av-small-hide='' av-mini-hide='' id='' custom_class='' av_uid='av-63j7ed']\r\n\r\n[av_video src='https:\/\/youtu.be\/X0_4nKyUbKU' mobile_image='' attachment='' attachment_size='' format='16-9' width='16' height='9' conditional_play='' id='' custom_class='' av_uid='av-ld4x7vpt']\r\n\r\n[av_hr class='default' icon_select='yes' icon='ue808' position='center' shadow='no-shadow' height='50' custom_border='av-border-thin' custom_width='50px' custom_margin_top='30px' custom_margin_bottom='30px' custom_border_color='' custom_icon_color='' av-desktop-hide='' av-medium-hide='' av-small-hide='' av-mini-hide='' id='' custom_class='' av_uid='av-4684v9']\r\n\r\n[av_textblock size='' av-medium-font-size='' av-small-font-size='' av-mini-font-size='' font_color='' color='' id='' custom_class='' av_uid='av-lcpca8s3' admin_preview_bg='']\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The temperature sensor is part of your refrigerator\u2019s defrost system, signaling to the rest of the appliance when the defrost cycle should start or stop. It\u2019s a small component with a big job, and if it fails or malfunctions, it can seriously ruin your menu plans for the week. Luckily, replacing a faulty sensor is an easy job that you can do yourself in under an hour \u2013 so long as you\u2019ve got AppliancePartsPros.com to walk you through it!<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep reading for a thorough guide to replacing the temperature sensor in your Samsung refrigerator\u2019s fresh food compartment.\r\n<\/span>\r\n\r\n[lwptoc numeration=\"none\"]\r\n[\/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_image src='https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/shutterstock_1699387819-1500x630.jpg' attachment='1961' attachment_size='featured_large' copyright='' caption='' styling='' align='center' font_size='' overlay_opacity='0.4' overlay_color='#000000' overlay_text_color='#ffffff' animation='no-animation' hover='' appearance='' link='' target='' title_attr='' alt_attr='' lazy_loading='disabled' id='' custom_class='' av_element_hidden_in_editor='0' av_uid='av-cr5ad' admin_preview_bg=''][\/av_image]\r\n\r\n[av_hr class='default' icon_select='yes' icon='ue808' position='center' shadow='no-shadow' height='50' custom_border='av-border-thin' custom_width='50px' custom_margin_top='30px' custom_margin_bottom='30px' custom_border_color='' custom_icon_color='' av-desktop-hide='' av-medium-hide='' av-small-hide='' av-mini-hide='' id='' custom_class='' av_uid='av-339qr9']\r\n\r\n[av_textblock size='' av-medium-font-size='' av-small-font-size='' av-mini-font-size='' font_color='' color='' id='' custom_class='' av_uid='av-lcpbiok0' admin_preview_bg='']\r\n<p style=\"font-size:14.5px;margin:14px 0;font-family:system-ui,-apple-system,sans-serif\"><a href=\"#app-safety-notes\">Full safety notes below<\/a><\/p>\n\n<h2>Signs Your Refrigerator Temperature Sensor Has Failed<\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the fresh food compartment, there are a few telltale signs that the temperature sensor has gone bad:<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The compartment\u2019s temperature is way off. You may notice that it\u2019s extremely cold \u2013 your leafy veggies are wilting or getting iced over where they shouldn\u2019t \u2013 or a bit too warm. If the evaporator coils are icing over, this can actually prevent the fresh food compartment from cooling properly.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food doesn\u2019t seem to last as long as it should. Is your milk turning before the expiration date? Maybe those leftovers aren\u2019t stretching as long as they have in the past. This is a sign that your fridge is running warm or is fluctuating temperatures too much.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The defrost cycle never seems to run or seems to be running nonstop.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you still aren\u2019t sure, you can test the temperature sensor itself with a multimeter. Follow the steps laid out in this tutorial to reach your fridge\u2019s temperature sensor for testing.<\/span>\r\n<h2>Finding The Right Replacement Part<\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to fixing a faulty component in Samsung refrigerators, you\u2019re going to need that genuine OEM replacement part, but which one is the one you need?<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That question can be quickly answered with your refrigerator\u2019s model number. You\u2019ll want the full number, not the partial one found in the manual. To get that, look at the appliance. You\u2019ll find a sticker with that information in one of these locations:<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the exterior door or sides of the appliance<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inside the door or on the door frame<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the interior ceiling of the freezer or refrigerator compartment<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the inside wall of either compartment<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the fridge floor, beneath the crisper drawers<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Behind the kickplate at the bottom of the appliance<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you\u2019ve got that model number in hand, type it into the search bar on our website to get a full list of compatible parts. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/samsung-refrigerator-defrost-thermostat-sensor.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also browse our Samsung refrigerator temperature sensors directly<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, if that\u2019s your preference. Either way, order through AppliancePartsPros.com and you\u2019ll have your replacement temperature sensor in as little as two days!<\/span>\r\n<h2>How To Replace The Fresh Food Compartment Temperature Sensor In A Samsung Refrigerator<\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this tutorial, we are outlining the steps for replacing a faulty fresh food compartment temperature sensor in a Samsung French door refrigerator. Because it was written with Samsung refrigerators in mind, this outline may not work for other brands of refrigerator, like those in the Whirlpool family of brands. If you\u2019re looking for instructions to replace the temperature sensor in another make or model of refrigerator, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@appliancepartspros\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">check out our YouTube channel<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. We\u2019ve got tons of refrigerator repair guides!<\/span>\r\n<h3>Tools for the Job<\/h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s what you\u2019ll need to complete this job:<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A compatible replacement temperature sensor (for us, that was <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/samsung-sensor-temp-da32-00006s-ap4308802.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Part No. DA32-00006S<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A small flathead screwdriver<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Phillips screwdriver<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wire cutters<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zip tie<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coolers or another temperature controlled container for food<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work gloves<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3>Before You Begin\u2026<\/h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To complete this job, you\u2019ll need access to the back of your refrigerator\u2019s fresh food compartment, and you\u2019ll be working with the wiring, so there\u2019s some prep work to do.<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, completely clear out your refrigerator\u2019s fresh food compartment. This includes the veggie bins, and, for a somewhat easier time, the doors, as well.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Move items that could potentially spoil to coolers with ice or to the freezer compartment.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disconnect your refrigerator from power, either at the wall outlet or by flipping the circuit breaker. This is crucial! <strong>Do not perform maintenance on an appliance that is still receiving power<\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3>Replacing A Samsung Fridge Temperature Sensor<\/h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set aside at least 25 minutes to complete this job. More time may be necessary if your fridge is packed with food. If you\u2019re an experienced DIYer, replacing this part may take a bit less time, but better to err on the safe side.<\/span>\r\n<h4>Step One: Remove all shelves and drawers<\/h4>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019re starting off assuming you\u2019ve already cleared out your refrigerator\u2019s fresh food compartment. So, your first step is to get those shelves, drawers, and supports out of the way.<\/span>\r\n[\/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_image src='https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/tempsensor_0018_Layer-1.png' attachment='1962' attachment_size='full' copyright='' caption='' styling='' align='center' font_size='' overlay_opacity='0.4' overlay_color='#000000' overlay_text_color='#ffffff' animation='no-animation' hover='' appearance='' link='' target='' title_attr='' alt_attr='' lazy_loading='disabled' id='' custom_class='' av_element_hidden_in_editor='0' av_uid='av-lcpbj8p4' admin_preview_bg=''][\/av_image]\r\n\r\n[av_textblock size='' av-medium-font-size='' av-small-font-size='' av-mini-font-size='' font_color='' color='' id='' custom_class='' av_uid='av-ld4m8sy9' admin_preview_bg='']\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the drawers, pull them out until they stop and then lift up slightly to dislodge them from their brackets.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remove the center divider between the drawers, next. It\u2019s held in place by locking tabs on either side.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All the shelves can be removed by lifting up on the front and carefully sliding them out.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ice maker stays in place. Just push the shelf attached to it up and lean it against the ice maker for now.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n[\/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_image src='https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/tempsensor_0017_Layer-2.png' attachment='1963' attachment_size='full' copyright='' caption='' styling='' align='center' font_size='' overlay_opacity='0.4' overlay_color='#000000' overlay_text_color='#ffffff' animation='no-animation' hover='' appearance='' link='' target='' title_attr='' alt_attr='' lazy_loading='disabled' id='' custom_class='' av_element_hidden_in_editor='0' av_uid='av-ld4ma72p' admin_preview_bg=''][\/av_image]\r\n\r\n[av_textblock size='' av-medium-font-size='' av-small-font-size='' av-mini-font-size='' font_color='' color='' id='' custom_class='' av_uid='av-ld4mar8v' admin_preview_bg='']\r\n<h4>Step Two: Remove the screws holding the back panel in place<\/h4>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The back panel is held in place by four screws, the first of which is hidden behind a small cover near the top of that panel. You\u2019ll need to use a flathead screwdriver to pry the cover off to reach that first screw.<\/span>\r\n[\/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_image src='https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/tempsensor_0016_Layer-3.png' attachment='1964' attachment_size='full' copyright='' caption='' styling='' align='center' font_size='' overlay_opacity='0.4' overlay_color='#000000' overlay_text_color='#ffffff' animation='no-animation' hover='' appearance='' link='' target='' title_attr='' alt_attr='' lazy_loading='disabled' id='' custom_class='' av_element_hidden_in_editor='0' av_uid='av-ld4mfih4' admin_preview_bg=''][\/av_image]\r\n\r\n[av_textblock size='' av-medium-font-size='' av-small-font-size='' av-mini-font-size='' font_color='' color='' id='' custom_class='' av_uid='av-ld4miowm' admin_preview_bg='']\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once the cover is off, you can remove all four screws \u2013 three on the bottom and the one near the top \u2013 with a Phillips screwdriver.<\/span>\r\n[\/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_image src='https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/tempsensor_0015_Layer-5.png' attachment='1965' attachment_size='full' copyright='' caption='' styling='' align='center' font_size='' overlay_opacity='0.4' overlay_color='#000000' overlay_text_color='#ffffff' animation='no-animation' hover='' appearance='' link='' target='' title_attr='' alt_attr='' lazy_loading='disabled' id='' custom_class='' av_element_hidden_in_editor='0' av_uid='av-ld4mov8v' admin_preview_bg=''][\/av_image]\r\n\r\n[av_textblock size='' av-medium-font-size='' av-small-font-size='' av-mini-font-size='' font_color='' color='' id='' custom_class='' av_uid='av-ld4mwu6n' admin_preview_bg='']\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step Three: Remove the back panel<\/span>\r\n[\/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_image src='https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/tempsensor_0014_Layer-6.png' attachment='1966' attachment_size='full' copyright='' caption='' styling='' align='center' font_size='' overlay_opacity='0.4' overlay_color='#000000' overlay_text_color='#ffffff' animation='no-animation' hover='' appearance='' link='' target='' title_attr='' alt_attr='' lazy_loading='disabled' id='' custom_class='' av_element_hidden_in_editor='0' av_uid='av-ld4njql1' admin_preview_bg=''][\/av_image]\r\n\r\n[av_textblock size='' av-medium-font-size='' av-small-font-size='' av-mini-font-size='' font_color='' color='' id='' custom_class='' av_uid='av-ld4nk3zd' admin_preview_bg='']\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Starting from the bottom, dislodge the back panel from the back wall of the refrigerator, carefully working your way up. It will be held in place by some wires at the top, so don\u2019t yank it away.<\/span>\r\n[\/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_image src='https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/tempsensor_0013_Layer-7.png' attachment='1967' attachment_size='full' copyright='' caption='' styling='' align='center' font_size='' overlay_opacity='0.4' overlay_color='#000000' overlay_text_color='#ffffff' animation='no-animation' hover='' appearance='' link='' target='' title_attr='' alt_attr='' lazy_loading='disabled' id='' custom_class='' av_element_hidden_in_editor='0' av_uid='av-ld4nvep1' admin_preview_bg=''][\/av_image]\r\n\r\n[av_textblock size='' av-medium-font-size='' av-small-font-size='' av-mini-font-size='' font_color='' color='' id='' custom_class='' av_uid='av-ld4nydfk' admin_preview_bg='']\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The wires are connected to the refrigerator proper by a couple of locking wire harnesses. You can disconnect those by hand by pressing on the tab. Once both are disconnected, you\u2019ll be able to remove that back panel assembly. Set it aside.<\/span>\r\n<h4>Step Four: Free up the old temperature sensor<\/h4>\r\n[\/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_image src='https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/tempsensor_0012_Layer-8.png' attachment='1968' attachment_size='full' copyright='' caption='' styling='' align='center' font_size='' overlay_opacity='0.4' overlay_color='#000000' overlay_text_color='#ffffff' animation='no-animation' hover='' appearance='' link='' target='' title_attr='' alt_attr='' lazy_loading='disabled' id='' custom_class='' av_element_hidden_in_editor='0' av_uid='av-ld4o1nl8' admin_preview_bg=''][\/av_image]\r\n\r\n[av_textblock size='' av-medium-font-size='' av-small-font-size='' av-mini-font-size='' font_color='' color='' id='' custom_class='' av_uid='av-ld4o28i7' admin_preview_bg='']\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The old temperature sensor is mounted in a plastic bracket just above the evaporator coils. To get the old sensor out, carefully turn the bracket so that you can see where the sensor probe is snapped in, then use a flathead screwdriver to pop it out. Be mindful of the copper pipes around the sensor when doing this \u2013 damaging those in any way will turn a quick, easy repair into an expensive and potentially dangerous one.<\/span>\r\n[\/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_image src='https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/tempsensor_0011_Layer-9.png' attachment='1970' attachment_size='full' copyright='' caption='' styling='' align='center' font_size='' overlay_opacity='0.4' overlay_color='#000000' overlay_text_color='#ffffff' animation='no-animation' hover='' appearance='' link='' target='' title_attr='' alt_attr='' lazy_loading='disabled' id='' custom_class='' av_element_hidden_in_editor='0' av_uid='av-ld4pclih' admin_preview_bg=''][\/av_image]\r\n\r\n[av_textblock size='' av-medium-font-size='' av-small-font-size='' av-mini-font-size='' font_color='' color='' id='' custom_class='' av_uid='av-ld4r5ijs' admin_preview_bg='']\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once the sensor is popped out, follow the wire and unclip any clips holding it in place. You may need to use your wire cutters to snip one or more zip ties bundling wires together, also.<\/span>\r\n[\/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_image src='https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/tempsensor_0010_Layer-10.png' attachment='1971' attachment_size='full' copyright='' caption='' styling='' align='center' font_size='' overlay_opacity='0.4' overlay_color='#000000' overlay_text_color='#ffffff' animation='no-animation' hover='' appearance='' link='' target='' title_attr='' alt_attr='' lazy_loading='disabled' id='' custom_class='' av_element_hidden_in_editor='0' av_uid='av-ld4r9ddk' admin_preview_bg=''][\/av_image]\r\n\r\n[av_textblock size='' av-medium-font-size='' av-small-font-size='' av-mini-font-size='' font_color='' color='' id='' custom_class='' av_uid='av-ld4r9rl4' admin_preview_bg='']\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continue following the wire up to its harness. This will likely be beneath a metal cover, which you can remove by hand. The harness block itself is held in place by another locking tab. Press that to disconnect it.<\/span>\r\n<h4>Step Five: Disassemble the wire harness block<\/h4>\r\n[\/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_image src='https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/tempsensor_0009_Layer-11.png' attachment='1972' attachment_size='full' copyright='' caption='' styling='' align='center' font_size='' overlay_opacity='0.4' overlay_color='#000000' overlay_text_color='#ffffff' animation='no-animation' hover='' appearance='' link='' target='' title_attr='' alt_attr='' lazy_loading='disabled' id='' custom_class='' av_element_hidden_in_editor='0' av_uid='av-ld4rj8qm' admin_preview_bg=''][\/av_image]\r\n\r\n[av_textblock size='' av-medium-font-size='' av-small-font-size='' av-mini-font-size='' font_color='' color='' id='' custom_class='' av_uid='av-ld4rjk9y' admin_preview_bg='']\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To completely remove the old temperature sensor, the wire harness block you\u2019ve just removed will need to be partially disassembled. Use your flathead screwdriver to pop the tabs holding it together off. You need only remove the temperature sensor\u2019s harness. All the others can be left in place.<\/span>\r\n<h4>Step Six: Connect the new temperature sensor\u2019s wire harness<\/h4>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time to snap the new temperature sensor\u2019s wire harness to the harness block. To do this, slide the wire between the red and white locking tabs, then pull the plastic harness part into place. It should snap in.<\/span>\r\n[\/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_image src='https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/tempsensor_0008_Layer-12.png' attachment='1975' attachment_size='full' copyright='' caption='' styling='' align='center' font_size='' overlay_opacity='0.4' overlay_color='#000000' overlay_text_color='#ffffff' animation='no-animation' hover='' appearance='' link='' target='' title_attr='' alt_attr='' lazy_loading='disabled' id='' custom_class='' av_element_hidden_in_editor='0' av_uid='av-ld4rluhi' admin_preview_bg=''][\/av_image]\r\n\r\n[av_textblock size='' av-medium-font-size='' av-small-font-size='' av-mini-font-size='' font_color='' color='' id='' custom_class='' av_uid='av-ld4rmys2' admin_preview_bg='']\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you\u2019ve done this, you can plug the harness block back in.<\/span>\r\n<h4>Step Seven: Route the new sensor\u2019s wire into place<\/h4>\r\n[\/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_image src='https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/tempsensor_0007_Layer-13.png' attachment='1976' attachment_size='full' copyright='' caption='' styling='' align='center' font_size='' overlay_opacity='0.4' overlay_color='#000000' overlay_text_color='#ffffff' animation='no-animation' hover='' appearance='' link='' target='' title_attr='' alt_attr='' lazy_loading='disabled' id='' custom_class='' av_element_hidden_in_editor='0' av_uid='av-ld4rr3g8' admin_preview_bg=''][\/av_image]\r\n\r\n[av_textblock size='' av-medium-font-size='' av-small-font-size='' av-mini-font-size='' font_color='' color='' id='' custom_class='' av_uid='av-29h7n9' admin_preview_bg='']\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feed the sensor wire through the plastic clip that was holding the old one in place, making sure to close the clip and turn it back into the up position. Next, run the temperature sensor probe behind that copper tube, then snap it into place in its holding bracket. Once it\u2019s secure, you can turn the bracket back over to the position it was in when you started working.<\/span>\r\n[\/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_image src='https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/tempsensor_0006_Layer-14.png' attachment='1984' attachment_size='full' copyright='' caption='' styling='' align='center' font_size='' overlay_opacity='0.4' overlay_color='#000000' overlay_text_color='#ffffff' animation='no-animation' hover='' appearance='' link='' target='' title_attr='' alt_attr='' lazy_loading='disabled' id='' custom_class='' av_element_hidden_in_editor='0' av_uid='av-keu36t' admin_preview_bg=''][\/av_image]\r\n\r\n[av_textblock size='' av-medium-font-size='' av-small-font-size='' av-mini-font-size='' font_color='' color='' id='' custom_class='' av_uid='av-ik5yv9' admin_preview_bg='']\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once it\u2019s snapped into place, adjust it so that it\u2019s not too slack on either end and remove any loops or serious kinks in the wire. 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Be sure to cut off the excess with your wire cutters.<\/span>\r\n[\/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_image src='https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/tempsensor_0005_Layer-15.png' attachment='1983' attachment_size='full' copyright='' caption='' styling='' align='center' font_size='' overlay_opacity='0.4' overlay_color='#000000' overlay_text_color='#ffffff' animation='no-animation' hover='' appearance='' link='' target='' title_attr='' alt_attr='' lazy_loading='disabled' id='' custom_class='' av_element_hidden_in_editor='0' av_uid='av-helhet' admin_preview_bg=''][\/av_image]\r\n\r\n[av_textblock size='' av-medium-font-size='' av-small-font-size='' av-mini-font-size='' font_color='' color='' id='' custom_class='' av_uid='av-ffibs5' admin_preview_bg='']\r\n<h4>Step Eight: Reinstall the wire harness block cover<\/h4>\r\n[\/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_image src='https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/tempsensor_0004_Layer-16.png' attachment='1982' attachment_size='full' copyright='' caption='' styling='' align='center' font_size='' overlay_opacity='0.4' overlay_color='#000000' overlay_text_color='#ffffff' animation='no-animation' hover='' appearance='' link='' target='' title_attr='' alt_attr='' lazy_loading='disabled' id='' custom_class='' av_element_hidden_in_editor='0' av_uid='av-eqkwol' admin_preview_bg=''][\/av_image]\r\n\r\n[av_textblock size='' av-medium-font-size='' av-small-font-size='' av-mini-font-size='' font_color='' color='' id='' custom_class='' av_uid='av-c9abdh' admin_preview_bg='']\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That metal cover should just snap into place. You can press it in by hand.<\/span>\r\n<h4>Step Nine: Reinstall the back panel<\/h4>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lift the back panel up and into place. Before pushing it completely flush with the back wall, be sure to reconnect the two wire harnesses near the top of the assembly.<\/span>\r\n[\/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_image src='https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/tempsensor_0003_Layer-17.png' attachment='1981' attachment_size='full' copyright='' caption='' styling='' align='center' font_size='' overlay_opacity='0.4' overlay_color='#000000' overlay_text_color='#ffffff' animation='no-animation' hover='' appearance='' link='' target='' title_attr='' alt_attr='' lazy_loading='disabled' id='' custom_class='' av_element_hidden_in_editor='0' av_uid='av-14ey1x' admin_preview_bg=''][\/av_image]\r\n\r\n[av_textblock size='' av-medium-font-size='' av-small-font-size='' av-mini-font-size='' font_color='' color='' id='' custom_class='' av_uid='av-92osut' admin_preview_bg='']\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once set in place, you can reinstall the four screws that secure it, starting with the three bottom screws. Don\u2019t forget to snap the cover back into place once you\u2019ve installed the fourth screw.<\/span>\r\n<h4>Step Ten: Reinstall the shelving<\/h4>\r\n[\/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_image src='https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/tempsensor_0002_Layer-18.png' attachment='1980' attachment_size='full' copyright='' caption='' styling='' align='center' font_size='' overlay_opacity='0.4' overlay_color='#000000' overlay_text_color='#ffffff' animation='no-animation' hover='' appearance='' link='' target='' title_attr='' alt_attr='' lazy_loading='disabled' id='' custom_class='' av_element_hidden_in_editor='0' av_uid='av-7wqdut' admin_preview_bg=''][\/av_image]\r\n\r\n[av_textblock size='' av-medium-font-size='' av-small-font-size='' av-mini-font-size='' font_color='' color='' id='' custom_class='' av_uid='av-69ltrp' admin_preview_bg='']\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The upper shelves are reinstalled in basically the same way. Set them in back first, making sure that they\u2019re hooked in place before lowering them down into place. Once the upper shelves are in, you can flip the ice maker shelf back down, as well.<\/span>\r\n[\/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_image src='https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/tempsensor_0001_Layer-21.png' attachment='1978' attachment_size='full' copyright='' caption='' styling='' align='center' font_size='' overlay_opacity='0.4' overlay_color='#000000' overlay_text_color='#ffffff' animation='no-animation' hover='' appearance='' link='' target='' title_attr='' alt_attr='' lazy_loading='disabled' id='' custom_class='' av_element_hidden_in_editor='0' av_uid='av-3qj5d1' admin_preview_bg=''][\/av_image]\r\n\r\n[av_textblock size='' av-medium-font-size='' av-small-font-size='' av-mini-font-size='' font_color='' color='' id='' custom_class='' av_uid='av-2we6px' admin_preview_bg='']\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the crisper cover shelf, you may need to slide it into the fridge at a slight angle. Set it down on the rails, holding up a bit at the front, then slide it back. The shelf should slip under the rails and click into place. Once this is done, you can snap the shelf support into place by hand.<\/span>\r\n[\/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_image src='https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/tempsensor_0000_Layer-20.png' attachment='1977' attachment_size='full' copyright='' caption='' styling='' align='center' font_size='' overlay_opacity='0.4' overlay_color='#000000' overlay_text_color='#ffffff' animation='no-animation' hover='' appearance='' link='' target='' title_attr='' alt_attr='' lazy_loading='disabled' id='' custom_class='' av_element_hidden_in_editor='0' av_uid='av-ld4vrxkg' admin_preview_bg=''][\/av_image]\r\n\r\n[av_textblock size='' av-medium-font-size='' av-small-font-size='' av-mini-font-size='' font_color='' color='' id='' custom_class='' av_uid='av-ld4vsm8t' admin_preview_bg='']\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, reinstall the drawers. The wider drawer goes on the left. 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