How to Troubleshoot & Replace Lg AP4681042 / MFF61863101 Dispenser Lever Retainer

My ice dispenser was not dispensing the ice cubes correctly. I googled my Kenmore Elite model number and found AppliancePartsPros.com. I looked over the parts diagrams for my ice maker/dispenser. I reviewed the individual parts and found that many parts had a description of the issues that would necessitate the part replacement. Some parts also included videos of how to remove and install the part. These were excellent videos. I ended up replacing the ice dispenser door motor (which was probably the main bad part), the cap assembly and the dispenser lever retainer. The ice dispenser has been working flawlessly. If it weren't for the videos, I would probably still be working on it or would have broken something else. 

Followed your video on Youtube to install the ice dispenser motor. Replaced cap assembly and ice door link which are fairly easy without directions to replace.. The video on installing the motor was very helpful, the only suggestion would be to slow down the explanation of how to mesh the motor with the link. 

I use appliance parts pros for all my diy projects. I ordered the parts and they arrived within 3 days.I watched to video on how to replace the ice dispenser assembly parts 3 times before starting the repairs. I assembled the tools, putty knife and screwdriver. Unplugged the refrigerator and followed the direction from the repair video step by step. I replaced all the old parts with all the new parts. It took me less than 15 minutes to complete the repairs. I closed up the panel and plugged the refrigerator back up. The ice dispenser worked perfectly and my family thinks that I’m a genius. I saved us a lot of money and now I get to go fishing. 

Refrigerator was easy. Simply replaced the activator switch that was sticking. The range hood was a little more difficult. I had replaced the switch years ago but it still didn’t work. So I took on the challenge of replacing the transformer. That was difficult to get to but once replaced and reassembled the lights work fine. 

I watched a youtube video that showed you how to replace the motor that opens and closes the flap on the ice maker and decided to replace the flap as well. Now everything works great!