Directions for Replacing a Motor on an LG DLE8377WM Dryer

Unplug the power cord. Slide the dryer away from the wall so the back can be accessed.

Remove the screws along the top of the rear access panel. Push the top panel toward the back of the dryer to disconnect it. Lift the top panel off and set aside.

Remove the two screws connecting the control panel to the front of the cabinet.

Press down on the plastic connectors along the top of the control panel. Lift the panel forward to disconnect it.

Unplug the electrical connectors leading into the control panel. Set the control panel aside.

Remove the screws along the top of the front panel. Open the dryer door. Remove the two screws along the bottom of the door frame.

Disconnect the electrical connector leading to the front panel. Lift the front panel up and set aside.

Remove the four screws connecting the metal shield to the cabinet in the top front area of the DLE8377WM dryer. Lift the metal shield off and set aside.

Remove the four screws connecting the drum support to the front of the cabinet. Lift the drum support off.

Slide the drive belt off of the drum and pulleys. Lift the drum out through the front of the cabinet.

Unplug the two electrical connectors leading into the motor. Remove the screws holding the motor blower cover in place. Lift the cover off.

Remove the bolt in the middle of the blower wheel with the socket wrench.

Press down on the two spring clips at the base of the motor to unhook them. Lift the motor out of the cabinet.

Position the new motor inside the LG dryer cabinet. Reverse the previous steps to reassemble the dryer.