Customer Questions and Answers for Lid Latch Assembly by Whirlpool

Brett, Your tech data sheet, should be in an envelope taped to the inside of the front panel of the cabinet. Either way, You'll need to raise the top of the washer, using a putty knife, and pressing in on the hidden spring clips between the front panel and the top. A more common issue with the latch, is usually the loading door, hinges, bumper or strike, They may be loose, broken, or damaged, and you may want to check those components first. Thanks

Hello Scott. If the values do not match, you will need to replace the latch W10404050 on the unit. Hope this helps.

Hello Garey. If you provide your email address, we can send you the tech sheet to test the latch W10404050 with. Thank you.

Hello Aron. If the latch W10404050 clicks, but does not lock, it is bad and will need to be replaced. You can locate the tech sheet located on the washer and follow the steps on it to test the latch. Hope this helps.

Hello Dave. Yes, if the latch is bad, you will need to replace the latch assembly W10404050. Hope this helps.

Hello Kevin. 1. Unplug washer or disconnect power. 2. a. Turn off the water supply to the washer. b. Tape the lid down. 3. a. Remove top screw from each hinge (2), see figure 1. b. Remove wire harness cover. 4. Slide top forward about ½ ". 5. Raise the top about ¼ ". 6. While still keeping it lifted, push the top back about ¼ ", see figure 3. 7. Tilt the top up and back on the rear hinges. Remove the two (2) mounting screws securing the switch to the top. Remove the switch. Unclip the harness from the top. Unplug the harness from the control. Reinstall in reverse order. Hope this helps.