How to Replace the Seal on a Front Loading Kenmore Washer

Because of its location on the unit, the door on your Kenmore front-loading washer must stay closed during wash cycles. It does this via the boot seal. This is a rubber gasket that lines the inner doorway of the washer. When the door is closed, the seal prevents water from leaking out. If the seal becomes damaged, you can replace it yourself.

Needle-nose pliers
Phillips screwdriver

Instructions

- 1
  Unplug your Kenmore washer and open the door.
- 2
  Grip the circular metal clamp around the seal with the tip of your pliers and pull it out.
- 3
  Peel the front of the boot seal off the doorway.
- 4
  Reach into the doorway and feel around for the electronic door latch assembly. Unplug the wiring harness from this assembly.
- 5
  Open the filter cover on your Kenmore. This is at the bottom of the unit. Unplug the drainage tube from its port in the filter compartment.
- 6
  Remove the mounting screw from the pump compartment housing and remove the housing.
- 7
  Remove the screws from the rear corners of the top panel of the washer. Slide the top panel back and lift it up. Remove it and set it aside.
- 8
  Remove the dispenser compartment from the front of the washer.
- 9
  Remove the screws from the back of the washer control panel and unclip the panel from the front of the washer.
- 10
  Remove all screws from the front of the washer. Lift the front panel and remove it.
- 11
  Peel the seal out of the doorway and remove it completely. Fit a new seal in the doorway and reverse the steps for reassembly.

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