Part Location Diagram of WP2182179 Whirlpool Lower Door Closing Cam
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Replacing your Whirlpool Refrigerator Lower Door Closing Cam
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Lower Door Closing Cam WP2182179

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$7.70
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Fix Number:
FIX11739042
Manufacturer #:
WP2182179
Manufactured by:
Whirlpool

Product Description

The lower door closing cam raises the door to keep it from touching the refrigerator liner when the door is closed. It fits both the left and right side of the refrigerator door. The most common reasons for replacing this part are the fridge door slips down when opened, the door does not open smoothly, or does not close by itself. This original part is made of durable black plastic, is approximately 1.1 inches by 1.5 inches, and is sold individually. To effectively install this part, you will need a 5/16 nut driver and a small flat blade screwdriver. Before you begin, disconnect the power and the water supply. We suggest lubricating this part before installing. To make the repair, remove the top hinge cover, then the top hinge support. Lift the door from the bottom support and remove the old door cams. Replace the cams and put the door back on the lower hinge support. Replace the top hinge support and that completes the repair.

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Replacing your Lower Door Closing Cam

Replacing your Lower Door Closing Cam

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Average Repair Rating: 4.2 / 5.0, 20 reviews.
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Customer:
Tim from Crown Point, IN
Parts Used:
WPW10329686, WP2182179
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
Refrigerator upper and lower door cams on the door bottom were worn out. Door swings open without the usual stop.
Remove upper door hinge and lift door up and out of bottom hinge. Pry out both lower door cams if possible from the lower door. If not possible, break the lower door cam, and then grind out the plastic part of the old door cam from the refrigerator door. Install new upper and lower door cams and put some lite grease on them. Lower doo r onto bottom hinge and reinstall upper door hinge.
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Customer:
Curtis from Highland, UT
Parts Used:
WP3400012, WP2182179
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers
The door would not stay closed, the closing cams were completely worn out.
This is a very simple repair, by far the hardest part was emptying all of the condiments out of the door. After that was done I removed the top hinge cover and then the hinge. I lifted the door off of the refrigerator and set it on a card table so that it was off the ground. I took the worn cams off of the door and the refrigerator cabine t (one screw for each of them). I screwed the new cams into position and lubricated them with petroleum jelly. Then I put the door back in position and reattached the top hinge. It works perfectly again.
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Customer:
Wesley from WAKE FOREST, NC
Parts Used:
WP2223752, WP2182179
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Socket set
The lower door pivots were simply worn out.
1 Prop door stay in place as you see done on utube.

2 remove pivot base connected to cabinet, remove 5/16 machine bolt from door to slide out upper portion.

3 install new pivot and reverse process.

--Freezer Door--

Same process including, turning off water supply, disconn ect water and disconnect water and harness connection under door. This is due to these connections run through the lower pivot assembly.

Simple repair. Mine took around 20 minutes on both doors.
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Customer:
John from Glencoe, IL
Parts Used:
WP2208137, WP2182179
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Socket set
Refrigerator door would not automatically close tight
Replaced bottom hinge and cam . Had to remove door but it was easy. However, had to have the star shaped screw driver head to remove door hinges. I was just lucky that my drill set had one.
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Customer:
JOHN from Williamsville, NY
Parts Used:
WPW10329686, WP2182179
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Socket set
Both Cams Wore Out & Door Was Not Closing Properly
With a socket simply removed latch at top of door & pulled door upward to remove. Replaced both cams, (one screw each) ,& reset door in place and replaced latch at top.
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Customer:
Umar from FREDERICK, MD
Parts Used:
WPW10329686, WP2182179
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Socket set
Fridge door was not closing and needed to pushed against the frame with force
Removed the screw holding a plastic covering over the fridge door and fridge connector plate. Removed the plastic cover.

Removed three screws on the top of the fridge, that were holding the fridge door onto the fridge itself.

Removed the fridge door by sliding the fridge door up. Once the door is raised a couple inc hes, it should be free of the pin on which it rests (this pin is in the bottom right corner of the fridge door.

Removed the screw holding in the existing lower door closing cam, then removed the existing lower door closing cam. Set the new closing door cam and applied petroleum jelly. Used the same screw to set the new door closing cam.

Removed the door cam from the fridge door by removing the screw holding it in. Set the new door cam on the fridge door cam.

Placed the fridge door back onto the pin.

Screwed the plate connecting the fridge door to the fridge.

Screwed the plastic cover back onto the fridge door and fridge.

Removed
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Customer:
Dave from BURLINGTON, MA
Parts Used:
WP2182179
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
refrige door made scraping sound when opened
removed door took old piece off and installed new one
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Customer:
Paul from Florence, AL
Parts Used:
WPW10329686, WP2182179
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Socket set
Door was uneven and sometimes did not close
Watched the video. Had my parts and tools ready. Removed contents on door. Removed top bracket with 5/16 socket and removed door. Removed cam on refrigerator used screwdriver to pry up from base after removing screw. Had to take bracket off bottom of refrigerator because door cam worn into two pieces. Used crisco to lubricant cams pleased door on hinge used a mirror to help lineup. Replaced bracket works great.
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Customer:
Leslie from Maple Valley, WA
Parts Used:
WPW10329686, WP2182179
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver
Refrigerator door would not fully shut and tempeture would rise.
Removed the top cover over door hinge and then removed the nut holding the hinge. Lifted door off of cams. Removed nuts holding cams in place. Replaced cams and reinstalled nuts. Installed door and screwed top door hinge and cover in place. Complete. $2,500 replacement averted for $10.00
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Customer:
Chuck from O Fallon, IL
Parts Used:
WP2182179
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Door made a clunking sound upon opening
Watched your DIY Video with no problems
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Model Compatibility

This part works with the following models:
Fix Number: FIX11739042
Manufacturer Part Number: WP2182179
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Description
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