W10156812 Whirlpool Spring

Step 1: Gather the Tools You Need.

To replace the W10156812 Whirlpool Interlock Spring, you will need a Phillips screwdriver, a flathead screwdriver, and a pair of needle-nose pliers.

Step 2: Unscrew the Top Panel.

Locate the screws on the top of your appliance. Using the Phillips screwdriver, gently unscrew these screws and set them aside in a safe place.

Step 3: Pivot the Top Panel Outward.

Once the screws have been removed, you can gently pivot the top panel of the appliance outward away from the rest of the body.

Step 4: Disconnect the Electrical Connectors.

Using your flathead screwdriver, carefully disconnect any electrical connectors between the two panels.

Step 5: Locate the Spring.

Once the top panel has been removed, locate the spring located near the back of the appliance. This is the W10156812.

Step 6: Unhook the Spring.

Using the needle-nose pliers, carefully unhook the old spring from its mounting point.

Step 7: Insert the New Spring.

Take the new spring and insert it into the same mounting point the old one was in.

Step 8: Reattach the Electrical Connectors.

Now that the new spring is in place, use the flathead screwdriver to reconnect the electrical connectors between the two panels.

Step 9: Reattach the Top Panel.

Gently put the top panel back in place, and use the Phillips screwdriver to reattach the screws.

Step 10: Test the Appliance.

Turn the appliance on and test it to make sure the new interlock spring is working properly.

Please keep in mind, these instructions are for general guidance and should always be used in conjunction with the manufacturer's manual, if available.