Thanks to Appliance Parts Pros, I was able to get a replacement lower baking element for our ‘80s model GE wall oven.
Replacement is fairly easy. Turn off circuit breaker before starting. Would be super easy if door could be removed. Tools needed: #2 Phillips screwdriver, 1/4” nut driver or 1/4” socket with at least a 6” extension and a ratchet.
Remove cooking racks from oven. The element mounting plate (on mine) is held onto oven back wall with two 1/4” hex head screws. After removing the hex head screws, gently pull the coil out towards you. The wires attached to the coil (element) are attached with two Phillips head screws. Remove the two screws and pull the coil out of the oven. When reinstalling the coil, tighten the screws gently as the two mounting terminals on the coil bend easily. Reinstall the coil to the oven with the two original screws. Turn circuit breaker back on and test operation. You will get a little smoke from the coil as it has a little protective oil coating on it. That’s it!
I took the extra time to clean the oven while the racks and coil were removed.