How to Change the Door Panel of a Stainless Refrigerator

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Published: Oct 26, 2011
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
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Step 1

Unplug the refrigerator and open the door.

Step 2

Remove the screws holding the refrigerator door handle in place, if applicable, and remove the handle.

Step 3

Pry the rubber lining of the refrigerator door up with your putty knife. This will expose the screws holding the lining in place.

Step 4

Remove the screws holding the lining in place and remove the lining.

Step 5

Slide the filler board out of the refrigerator door to expose the panel.

Step 6

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Slide the panel out of the door and replace with a new one that fits your particular model refrigerator.

Step 7

Reinstall the filler board, lining, screws and door handle.

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