106726520 Kenmore Freezer

First I removed the old lightbulb from the socket and replaced it with a new one to confirm that the bulb was not the problem. I then pryed the socket out with a flat-head screwdriver. I could tell that the socket was anchored in its hole with clips so it was relatively easy to pry it out. Once the socket was out, I disconnected the le ... Read more ad wires and ordered a replacement socket kit from Partselect. When the new one arrived, I reconnected the lead wires to it, snapped it back into its hole, screwed in a new lightbulb, and presto!! The light was back on with no further problem. Thank you, Partselect!! A $15.00 part saved me what probably would have been at least a $100. service call and heaven knows what the technician would have told me I needed!!!

Using a nut driver on a cordless drill I took out the screws that held the metal strips on, which held the seal in place. I installed the new seal with a hand driven nut driver so as not to strip the screw holes in the door. It came out well and the new seal works very well. Getting the seal positioned properly was the most tedious par ... Read more t.

plastic warped in ,spaced out and, the socket snapped back in place.