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Customer Questions and Answers for Refrigerator Door Upper Closure Cam by Whirlpool

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Part Number: OEM18017949
Manufacturer Part Number: WP2182179

Replaces a worn or broken upper closure cam on your refrigerator door hinge. Ensures proper door alignment and smooth closing action when damaged.

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For Whirlpool Refrigerator Door Upper Closure Cam (Part Number: OEM18017949)

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Hello Joe, Remove the toe grille and you will see the wiring harness connector and the water line connector. The water line connector is called a John Guess fitting. To remove the John Guess fitting, push line in and hold ring in, then, while holding ring in, pull line out. To re-install, push line in until resistance is met. Push harder until line "pops" in another 1/4 inch or so. Pull on line without touching the ring to seat seal.

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Hello Suzy, Most units have a door stop on the bottom of the door to prevent it from opening too wide. For the specific part number, we would require the model number from the units' I.D. tag. Thank you for your patience and understanding in this matter.

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Dawn, The [AP3046922) door cam, mounts to the bottom of the refrigerator door. It sounds like you needed the door closer cam WPW10329686, which mounts to the lower door hinge W10251408 (metal bracket). You may want to consider the 4318165 cam closer kit, so you can repair both doors if needed.

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Bucky, Yes the door cam for the freezer door is also part number WP2182179 and is in the same location as the refrigerator door.

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Hello Ginni! Yes, you'll need to replace the cams. You can purchase the door closer kit, part number 4318165, which contains both upper and lower cams for both the refrigerator and freezer door. Thanks.

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Hello! You'll need to replace the cams. The cams come available in the door closer kit, part number 4318165. Thanks.

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SM, First check and make sure the refrigerator is level, and all four feet and rollers are on solid flooring. Replacing the upper spacers or thimbles won't make a difference, but the lower cam and closer WP2182179 WPW10329686 may compensate for 1/4 inch or so. You'll also need to remove the kickplate and check the door hinge W10138965 for being bent and or the mounting screws being loose. Check the door gasket especially in the lower corner to see if the edges have rolled over or are damaged. If Ok, wash the gaskets with hot soapy water, then apply a thin coat of "Vaseline" to the gasket surfaces to keep them soft and pliable.

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