Whirlpool WPW10381562 Washer Door Boot OEM Part

Remove Top of washer Remove Top bracket that covers soap dispenser Disconnect plug that leads to the front control panel Remove 3 screws from underneath the bottom kickplate, remove kickplate Remove 2 screws holding Door, remove door Remove screws holding the front of the machine Using long Phillips screwdriver, loosen the screw that connects the metal wire band that encircles the rubber baffle on the Tub side, remove band Using needle nose pliers, remove the door side baffle ring by pulling on the spring Take a picture of how the baffle is currently installed, Remove Baffle Clean the Filter while you are at it. Filter is at the bottom right hand side of the machine, visible after you remove the lower panel Start with the new baffle, It is labeled UP and DOWN, ensure those tabs face the right direction. Look at the picture you took of the old baffle before you took it out and make sure you have the correct end fitting in. It is not super easy. I moved the front frame out of the way, just be careful, as it will hang by the wires. After the front is out of the way, work the baffle onto the Tub. It may be a little difficult. I ended up putting just a dab of olive oil around it so it would slip on better. You will probably curse the baffle, but keep trying, it will go. After you have it on the tub, put the wire band ring backon it, ensure it is on all the way around, and tighten up the screw. Now move the front back in place. pull the baffle thru the door hold and work your way around making sure it goes over the lip. Again, this may take several tries. Once you get it, you will have to fight with the spring wire band. I got it on by slipping on the end with out the spring first, then working my way around. I had to use a flat screwdriver to make the final piece snap in. Be very careful with the screwdriver, it is sharp and you could screw up the baffle. Once its on, make sure the filter is back in place that you unscrewed at the bottom, then button it up. Start with the bottom panel, then the front, Top Bracket, the door, then the top. Start it up and make sure it isn't leaking. If it is, you didn't get the baffle on right. Try again.

This is a pretty easy fix. The most difficult portion, is getting the spring clamp back on after all else is complete.

Order part from appliance parts pro. received it in a few days. they had video on how to take off old one and how to put new one on. this made it so easy.

After finding the needed part (very easily on this web site) I watched a 10 min video. I ordered the part. It came in just 2 days! It was very wasy to replace, with the assistance of one extra hand (my son) and a few tools. once in place, the problem was fixed. I spent under $120. The repair man quoted well over $200 for parts and labor!

Watched a youtube video and it was easy to do.