How to Change the Front Tub Seal on a Kenmore Washer

Unplug the power cord. Turn off the hot and cold water faucets connected to the washer.

Remove the three screws along the back of the top panel. Lift the top panel off.

Unplug the ribbon cable from the left side of the back of the control console.

Slide the detergent drawer out as far as it will go. Press the release tab at the back of the drawer. Pull the drawer out of the cabinet.

Remove the screw next to the detergent drawer opening. Pull the control console off the front of the washer and set aside.

Pry up the bottom of the tub seal spring wire with the flat-blade screwdriver. Pull the spring wire off the tub seal.

Peel the front of the tub seal off the door frame. Fold the seal into the tub. Remove the three screws next to the door switch. Close the door.

Remove the screws at the base of the toe panel. Lift the toe panel off the washer cabinet.

Remove the four screws holding the front panel to the cabinet. Lift the front panel off.

Loosen the screw holding the tub seal clamp in place. Pull the clamp off.

Pull the tub seal off the front of the tub.

Position the new tub seal onto the front of the tub. Align the notch on the top of the seal with the arrow at the top of the tub.

Reverse the disassembly process to put the Kenmore washer back together.