Reversing The Hinge - Frigidaire Dryer Servicing

Reversing the Hinge

1. Carefully pull out the 2 small round hole plugs from
the front panel and save. Remove and save the
square "T" slot cover by sliding it up and pulling it
out. Move all 3 plugs to the opposite side of the
front panel and insert. (See Figure 2-20)
Round Plug
Square Plug
Round Plug
Figure 2-20.
2. Turn inner door assembly over to expose retaining
tabs of metal strike. Grip tabs fully with pliers to
remove. Discard old metal strike. (See Figure 2-21)
Figure 2-21.
3. Turn the inner door assembly back over and locate
the 2 pan head hinge screws. Remove and save the
2 screws and separate the hinge from inner door
assembly. (See Figure 2-22)
Hinge Screws
Figure 2-22.
Section 2 Installation Information
4. From the back side of the inner door, pinch the
retaining tabs of the plastic square plug to release it.
Save square plug for reinstallation. (See Figure 2-23)
Figure 2-23.
5. Carefully remove the 2 round plugs from the inner
door and move them to the opposite holes and
reinstall. (See Figure 2-24)
IN
Figure 2-24.
6. Rotate the hinge and move it to the opposite side of
the inner door. Attach it with the 2 pan head screws
removed previously. Reinstall plastic plug in the
square hole next to the hinge. (See Figure 2-25)
Figure 2-25.
OUT
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