How to Change a Pump in a Frigidaire Washer

Move the washer away from the wall. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.

Remove the screws on the rear of the top panel, and then lift the top panel off of the washer.

Pull dispenser drawer out as far as it will go, depress the tab on the rear of the top of the drawer, and remove the drawer.

Remove the screws from the front of the control panel, now accessible with the dispenser drawer removed. Remove the screws from the top of the control panel. Depress the tabs on the top of the control panel, and pull the control panel off of the front of the washing machine. Place the control panel on the top of the washer.

Open the washer door and remove the wire clamp and spring surrounding the boot seal, using needle-nosed pliers. Pull the boot seal off of the front panel.

Lift the front of the washing machine off of the ground. Place wood blocks under the front legs to secure it in an elevated position. Remove the screws from under the bottom of the front panel. Lower the washing machine back to its normal position.

Remove the screws from the top of the front panel of the washer.

Lift the front panel up and off of the washer. Disconnect the wire harness on the rear of the front panel. Set the panel aside.

Place several towels under the pump, which is located in the center of the bottom of the washer.

Release the clamp that secures the sump pump inlet hose to the front of the pump. Pull the hose off of the pump. To release the clamp, squeeze it using pliers and remove.

Release the clamp that secures the drain hose to the side of the pump. Pull the hose off of the pump. To release the clamp, squeeze it using pliers and remove.

Pull the wire connector off of the left side of the pump.

Remove the mounting screws that secures the pump to the frame of the washing machine. Remove and discard the pump.

Secure the new pump to the washing machine frame. Connect the wire connector to the terminals on the side of the new pump.

Connect the drain hose and sump pump hose to the ports on the new pump. Secure the new hoses to the pump using the clamps that were removed.

Reassemble the washing machine by reversing the steps taken to disassemble it.

Restore power to the washing machine.