How to Change a Pump on a KitchenAid Ice Maker KUIS185JPB2

Pumps contained in standard ice makers in home refrigerator/freezer units are simple to replace as a do-it-yourself project. Changing out the pump on the KitchenAid Ice Maker KUIS185JPB2 is not a difficult process. Make sure to have the new part on hand prior to starting the job so that the freezer downtime is minimal. KitchenAid ice makers, as well as Whirlpool models, Roper and Kenmore refrigerators, all require similar steps to replace the ice maker pump. Wear gloves to protect your hands, as many of the metal edges inside the ice maker are sharp.

Flat-head screwdriver
Work gloves
Pliers
Replacement pump

Instructions

- 1
  Unplug the refrigerator/freezer unit to make sure no electrical power is flowing to the appliance.
- 2
  Locate the screw caps that cover the screws attaching the ice maker's outer cover to the freezer wall. Pull the caps forward to pop the screw caps off the screws.
- 3
  Unscrew each of the screws that secure the ice maker unit to the freezer wall. Place the screws in a safe, accessible place to reinsert after the new pump is installed.
- 4
  Lift the ice maker up to unhook the screw mounts from the freezer wall. Pull the unit out of the freezer.
- 5
  Pry the gold clips on top of the ice maker unit upward to release the motor section (cabinet) from the control panel. Pry the motor cabinet from the control panel section. The lid switch plug will still be attaching the control panel to the motor cabinet.
- 6
  Unplug the lid switch from the motor box to completely release the cabinet from the control panel.
- 7
  Remove each of the four corner posts connecting the motor cabinet to the motor block. The four corner posts are located on the bottom of the motor cabinet. Pull each of the four corner posts using the pliers to remove the posts. The pump is connected to the motor shaft with two sliding clamps.
- 8
  Slide each of the two clamps to release the pump from the motor shaft. Use the flat-head screwdriver, if needed, to slide the clamps.
- 9
  Remove the pump from the motor shaft. If the pump leaked water and has rust on the surface, tap the rust with the screwdriver to loosen the rust and remove the pump.
- 10
  Place the new pump onto the motor shaft and slide the two sliding clamps in place to secure the pump to the motor shaft.
- 11
  Place the motor cabinet over the motor block and align the corner post holes. Insert the posts into each of the four corner holes to secure the motor cabinet to the motor block.
- 12
  Plug the lid switch in the freezer to the corresponding outlet on the motor cabinet.
- 13
  Snap the motor cabinet back onto the control panel by snapping the cabinet under the gold clamps.
- 14
  Place the ice maker unit back into the freezer and snap the mounts on the unit onto the mounts in the freezer. Replace the screws and screw caps.

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