How to Troubleshoot & Replace Lg AP4997045 / 4970ED4004G Dishwasher Door Hinge Spring

I went on line, found the rope and spring for the LG. I fixed the problem in 5 minutes. It works perfectly. 

Replaced the springs and links. 

Replaced cord mechanism on each side. Ordered springs too, but really did not need them, but replaced them anyway. On line description showed cover panels on each side of the dishwasher, but, after disconnecting the water and pulling the washer out only 6", I had access to all of the areas for the repair... So, slide the washer out before disconnecting the water. Would have been a screwdriver only repair and very easy had I not disconnected the water. 

I ordered a pair of hinge cables and a pair of springs. I only wanted to pull the dishwasher out once so I replaced parts whether broken or not. 

Had to totally remove the dishwasher from the enclouser to get at the side panels. Again both side panels had to be removed to get to the hinges. This was a very difficult job, harder than installing a new dishwasher. I have been doing plumbing work for 40 years, this is not a job for a homeowner. 

I turned off the power and water to the dishwasher. I disconnected the drain hose, shut off the water supply and disconnected it from the front inlet. I then removed the electrical box cover, removed the wire nut connectors, and removed the wire from the box. I then slid out the dishwasher and replaced the hinge guide assembly on the left side. I noticed the right side assembly is starting to fray, and the brackets which hold the dishwasher to the underside of the counter are broken. I will order those and correct the issue. After that I reassembled everything, slid the dishwasher back into place, and turned on the breaker. Works like a charm! 

When something snapped on our dishwasher door and the door was suddenly very heavy, my husband and I were ready to just buy a new dishwasher! My dad researched what the issue might be and sent me a link to the spare parts I might need and the tutorial video. My husband and I followed the video and once we pulled the dishwasher out, we could easily see that one spring had broke. We replaced both springs and reinstalled the dishwasher. Done - $33 in parts and shipping (we purchased a hinge cable assembly - just in case), instead of spending $700 on a new dishwasher:) 

The replacement parts from APP seemed better made and the installation was quick and easy. 

Although only one Hinge Cable Assembly was broken, I replaced both and also replaced both springs as a preventative measure. 

Replaced both springs and cables, appliancepartspros.com had the best prices and fastest shipping.