How to Troubleshoot & Replace Bosch AP2802179 / 00151703 Screw Kit (Inner Door)

Went to APP.com and found replacement part Detergent and Rinse Aid Dispenser, part # 00645208 (AP4355372). Watched the APP.com video and it seemed a straightforward repair so ordered the part. Arrived in 2 days. Followed the video for the install process and other than a couple of differences between the Bosch dishwasher repair in the video and what was needed to effect the repair on my Thermador, all went quickly and easily. Total repair time was about 1.25 hours including sorting out the differences mentioned above. Briefly, the differences were: (i) on the Thermador you have to remove 8 screws to release the front panel (in addition to the six lower screws shown in the video, the two top corner screws on the Thermador must also be removed before the panel will slide down and out; and, (ii) the control panel on the Thermador is slightly different from that on the video's Bosch machine (it goes down further behind the from panel so the top wire connector and the harness release are obscured) but these can be treated the same once the panel is removed. It was a fun little project and good to save the cost of a repairman coming to do the job! 

I had removed the frame some time ago to deal with a different issue. It turns out there are two types of screws. Apparently, when I replaced the screws, I did so randomly, and some did not quite fit the holes, and fell out and were lost over time. There are longer screws, 022 on your diagram, that fit the UPPER three holes in the dishwasher door frame. The shorter screws, 023 on your diagram, fit the lower three holes on the dishwasher door frame. The screw heads are the same, but the threads are different. (BTW, I ordered the screws with routine shipping Friday afternoon and they were delivered by FedEx Saturday morning!) 

Removed (unscrewed) the old one and replaced it with the new one. 

Took apart and and replaced broken part. 

Replaced the lower door seal and control panel. The video of how to replace lower seal was a big help. 

Ordered OEM screws from Appliance Parts Pros (who knew?) I believed obtaining such obscure parts would be almost impossible. Yet a simple internet search brought me to AppliancePartsPros. One of the best online buying experiences.