Ge WD13X23417 Latch Assembly OEM Part

Hint: take reference image pictures with your smart phone at each step to use when reassembling. HInt: stack 8" of cushions or blankets under open dishwasher door to support when removing screws (and later to hold door up when re-assembling). 1) power off at circuit breaker 2) open door 3) remove and keep track of six small screws and six long screws. Note location of large styrofoam insulation piece for when you put the door back together 4) mark each of the white connectors (black wires) with respect to where it connects to latch assembly (take picture). 5) remove old latch assembly (two screws) Take picture. 6) unclip and remove black connectors from old assembly and insert them into the same spots on your new latch assembly. MAKE sure your new spring loaded latch is facing open towards the dishwasher body latch bar (not up). 7) unscrew two small white holding pieces (left & right) and install them on new assembly) 8) reconnect wires and reattach assembly (see your reference pictures) 9) reattach door after carefully placing styrofoam insulator piece. 10) tighten all screws. Power up and test.

After turning the power off to the dishwasher, I dis assembled the door panel ti investigate why the door was not latching. I had an idea it was something in the latch assembly, but was not sure. I discovered that a spring in the latch had failed and that is what my wife heard snap. I ordered the replacement and 2 days later I had the replacement part and was able to repair the door. The only glitch was after I initially replaced the latch I discovered that the latching arm was not positioned to receive the door striker, so I had to remove the latch again and reposition the latching arm, then reinstall the latch assembly.

Replaced the latch assembly.. This is the part that contains the spring loaded latch. It will require you to remove the micro switches and re-install in new latch..Note: my new latch came in the latched position. I had to activate the spring loaded latch with a small screw driver so that it was in the unlatched position. After that the repair was a breeze..

New latch. Latch was easy to install, but when I tried to close the door, it wouldn’t hold shut. For some reason, the manufacturer ships the latches in the closed position. I only figured this out by reading some of the other reviews for this item. Once I moved the latch to the open position (just need a screwdriver to pop the spring loaded latch in the other direction), I was able to get through a complete wash cycle.

Took front panel off dishwasher to gain access to broken latch then unplugged the two switches that are in the latch! I should start by saying I had already shut off power to unit! I then removed old door latch and installed new latch it is held in by four screws the first two will be removed in order to separate control panel from door ! After latch was reattached to control panel I then inserted the two switches into new latch! Note these can be put in upside down so I left them in old latch to keep track of there placement! I then carefully reassembled door and door panel and turned power back on to dishwasher! Door now latches and dishwasher runs!