Part Location Diagram of WR2X7491 GE Door Hinge Shim
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Replacing your General Electric Refrigerator Door Hinge Shim
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Door Hinge Shim

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Fix Number:
FIX298522
Manufacturer #:
WR2X7491
Manufactured by:
GE

Product Description

This is the replacement door hinge shim, or riser cam shim for your refrigerator. It is made of metal and is approximately 2 inches in length, and 1 inch in width. Your refrigerator will have a door hinge shim on each door, and each shim is sold individually. The door hinge shim will have three holes in it; one larger hole, and two smaller ones. The door hinge shim is found on the bottom of your refrigerator door, and the main reason for replacing it is if it is torn or damaged. When you are completing this repair, the door will be briefly unsupported. As a result, it is recommended to remove everything from the door to make it as light as possible, and to ensure that the items in the door don’t fall out. This is an OEM part from the manufacturer.

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Replacing your Door Hinge Shim

Replacing your Door Hinge Shim

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Customer:
Richard from West Mifflin, PA
Parts Used:
WR2X7491, WR2X4540, WR13X10020
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Socket set
Right refrigerator door not shutting correctly without assistance..
Our refrigerator is a double door unit with ice and water in the left door. The right door was the one with the problem. First, I removed all items on the door shelves and the shelves themselves to reduce the weight of the door. Second, the plastic lower front grill that covers the lower hinge had to be removed to allow me to eventually get to the hinge bolts.. That grill is held at the ends by spring clamps, which pop out fairly easy.. -- Third, I placed several books under the door, so when the screws were removed, the door would still be resting on the books.. Fourth, I removed the cover on the top hinge assembly and removed the two screws that secured that hinge. Fifth, I lifted the door from the bottom hinge assembly and placed the door horizontally on the kitchen table to allow easier access to the bottom of the door. I then removed two screws from the bottom of the door, which holds the door closing cam and shims in place and replaced them with the new parts. Next was to removed the old hinge assembly on the bottom of the refrigerator and replace it with a new hinge assembly. Time to reinstall the door, aligning the bottom of the door cam over the hinge assembly and setting the door down on it making sure the door sets in the hinge assembly cams. Back to the top of the refrigerator, reinstalled the top door hinge assembly and cover.. Finally, pop the front grill back on to the lower part of the refrigerator, job complete. Total time from start to finish including cleaning the inside of the door and shelves about 30 minutes.
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Model Compatibility

This part works with the following models:
Fix Number: FIX298522
Manufacturer Part Number: WR2X7491
Brand
Model Number
Description
Kenmore
36348042894
Refrigerator
Kenmore
36348042896
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Kenmore
36348042897
Refrigerator
Kenmore
36348047894
Refrigerator
Kenmore
36348047896
Refrigerator
Kenmore
36348047897
Refrigerator
Kenmore
36348252894
Refrigerator
Kenmore
36348252896
Refrigerator
Kenmore
36348252897
Refrigerator
Kenmore
36348257894
Refrigerator
Kenmore
36348257896
Refrigerator
Kenmore
36348257897
Refrigerator
Kenmore
36350221000
Refrigerator
Kenmore
36350222000
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Kenmore
36350227000
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Kenmore
36350232000
Refrigerator
Kenmore
36350237000
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Kenmore
36350242000
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Kenmore
36350247000
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Kenmore
36350622000
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36350627000
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Kenmore
36357552790
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36357552791
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Kenmore
36357557790
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Kenmore
36357557791
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Kenmore
36358042894
Refrigerator
Kenmore
36358042896
Refrigerator
Kenmore
36358042897
Refrigerator
Kenmore
36358047894
Refrigerator
Kenmore
36358047896
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