Removed external spring loaded wire clam that holds the boot seal over door opening. Removed boot seal edge from around door opening. Removed front bottom panel. Removed front control panel. Removed front main panel with door. Removed internal wire clamp that holds boot seal over washer. Replaced boot seal with new. Reassembled.
On my Kenmore Washer HE2plus Model#11047511702 , there is no need to remove washer top cover. The front control panel can be removed by removing screw behind the soap dispenser only.