This thimble is a small insert used in the freezer compartment. It reinforces a mounting hole, prevents liner wear, and helps keep attached hardware stable and properly aligned for smooth, quiet operation.
- Serves as a protective bushing for a hole in the freezer compartment liner
- Helps stabilize and align the component secured at that location
- Replaces cracked, worn, or missing inserts that can cause loose hardware, wobbling, or rattling
- Restores proper fit while helping prevent further wear to the liner
What's included: One thimble. Install notes:
- Unplug the refrigerator and clear the work area in the freezer before service
- Remove the fastener/component to access the insert, then pull the old thimble straight out
- Press the new thimble fully into the hole; reinstall hardware without overtightening
- Use care—cold plastic and liner edges can be brittle or sharp
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
The handle on the refrigerator door was broken and needed to be replaced Richard W. • Baltimore , MD • April 12, 2015
Took off the freezer door, took off the top hinge on the refrigerator door, replaced the handle, re-installed the top hinge and the freezer door. This is a two person job - one to remove the top hinge and replace the handle, while a second person holds the refrigerator door in place. Replacing the handle was easy. The most irritating part was figuring out what parts to order. The drawing of the refrigerator door (Drawing # 4) used to figure out what parts to order was not clear. I paid $8...
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