How to Troubleshoot & Replace Whirlpool AP6005965 / WP2180226 Refrigerator Dispenser Control Bracket

Found control bracket holding switch in place broken after ten years of continuous use.. Plastic holding fingers appeared to be brittle. Thus bracket replacement was necessary to regain operation control. 

I had to replace the control bracket because the pins and two latches were broken holding the micro switch. The water inlet valve was also malfunctioning on the water dispensing side 

Purchased bracket and watched video to make quick repair. 

Replaced control bracket 

Replaced micro switch bracket. 

The ice maker auger switch mount broke and so the auger wasn't activated to deliver ice. I bought a replacement Control Bracket and replaced it in my fridge. Unplugged the fridge first. Taking the panel off was the trickiest and most worrisome part. I got under it with a stiff putty knife and pried it while pushing downward on the top of the control panel. It eventually popped out so I could lift it off and unplug it. I took a picture of the connections in case I forgot where they went. I needed a small flat blade screwdriver to press in the tangs of the light socket and switches. I used a needle nose pliers to remove the connectors on the light socket. I took some time to clean the black mold from the fixtures around the dispenser. 

Followed the provided video! 

A repairman told us it wasn't worth it to repair our old refrigerator and we should just buy a new one. This inexpensive part and about 15 minutes work fixed the problem. 

With the parts 

Ordered the part from Appliance Parts Pros.com and my boyfriend fixed it for me.