How to Troubleshoot & Replace Lg AP5679644 / EAU59551204 Ice Dispenser Door Motor

I first verified that the ice door actuating solenoid was the issue by removing the ice/water dispenser bezel/trim (the part outside the door where the ice and water is dispensed) with a plastic trim removal tool. The tool is just a thin plastic pry bar but I imagine you could successfully use some other type of thin tool being careful not to scratch the finish of your refrigerator. After I removed the trim, I ensured that the ice door and linkage was intact and functioning correctly, then disconnected the electrical connector from the ice door actuator in the upper left corner. I then connected a multimeter to the two pins on the connector (use the DC setting as the actuator is supplied with DC current) and checked for power. Since I was receiving power at the connector, I was able to confirm that the actuator was not functioning correctly. Changing it is extremely easy as there are only three Phillips screws holding it in place. Installation procedure is the reverse of removal. I would note that when I received my new actuator, the actuating arm was in the extended position and can be easily retracted by hooking up the electrical connector before installing the actuator and depressing the ice switch. Wait approximately 5 seconds for it to cycle closed and you can then install the actuator. 

Followed your on-line video. Not too hard to fix. 

Replaced Dispenser Switch and the Ice Dispenser Door Motor. It seemed from Youtube videos that it was the Dispenser Switch but just decided to change them both out. I only did two tests after swapping the Dispenser switch (one screw and the wire connector thing is all that holds it in) and the ice dispenser kept the chute open as long as I held it. Still swapped the motor out. I wanted to swap out the Ice Bucket Assembly as it cracked on the bottom when trying to clear out one of the "ice damns" previously before I figured out what was really happening. This video was the only one I found that was directly the problem I was experiencing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mc9aUfHUgSw Got ice door front panel off using putty knife (seen in a lot of videos) and this one which didn't work until I loosed a few of the top and top sides first. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7V37EHMJjZQ Lock the fridge water and ice dispenser in case you press the buttons as you'll get water and ice on the floor. 

Changed the motor that opens the door. Used videos of how to fix. Used suction cups to pull the dispenser assembly from the front of fridge. 

Changed motor and ice dispenser door 

Followed the video on the AppliancePartPros website. It covered my exact model and was very detailed and accurate. Although the video recommended it, I did not unplug the fridge. I also took the opportunity to clean the dispenser chute and the area around the dispenser behind the dispenser panel. The combined time might have been a little more than 30 minutes. 

Replaced part following video on this web page. 

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. 

After watching a video on the problem and how to fix it on the AppliancePartsPros.com site. I removed the panel with a scraper as described. Had to remove the freezer handle also. Very easy to get to the motor and replace. Took longer to clean mold off all parts with spray bleach and soft toothbrush. If worried take pictures with a phone as removing parts but very simple design. Before testing the motor remove the ice bin if full of ice and then plug the frig in and test. Also after putting the assembly back in it wouldn't activate the motor switch because the cup flapper has a little plastic protrusion on the back side that has to be positioned behind another little lip on the door panel to activate the motor switch. Look behind the cup flapper to see it and when installing the assembly back in slide in and downward to get the cup flapper behind the catch that holds it back farther inward. Very easy but a lot of cleaning for anybody. Used only all scraper and Philips screwdriver. 

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.