How to Replace the Dishwasher’s Drain and Wash Impeller

In the top cover, there are eight screws that need removing., Remove the center screw in the impeller with a ¼-inch nut driver and the adjustable wrench., Four screws are now visible and hold the chamber in place., Lift the chopper blade and the...

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: In the top cover

    Use a #15 Torx driver on those screws.

    The spray tower is held with a friction fit from the rubber from the tower.

    Pull that out and set it aside. , There is a hex shape nut on top of the impeller and that’s molded into it.

    Hold the impeller with the wrench and remove the screw. , Use the #21 Torx driver and remove these screws.

    Lift the filter housing out of the dishwasher and set it aside.

    Note:
    Water may be left in the housing, so use a towel or sponge to dry it up. , Next, with the #15 Torx driver, remove this one screw that connects to the drain impeller and set it aside.
  2. Step 2: there are eight screws that need removing.

  3. Step 3: Remove the center screw in the impeller with a ¼-inch nut driver and the adjustable wrench.

  4. Step 4: Four screws are now visible and hold the chamber in place.

  5. Step 5: Lift the chopper blade and the bushing connected to it out.

Detailed Guide

Use a #15 Torx driver on those screws.

The spray tower is held with a friction fit from the rubber from the tower.

Pull that out and set it aside. , There is a hex shape nut on top of the impeller and that’s molded into it.

Hold the impeller with the wrench and remove the screw. , Use the #21 Torx driver and remove these screws.

Lift the filter housing out of the dishwasher and set it aside.

Note:
Water may be left in the housing, so use a towel or sponge to dry it up. , Next, with the #15 Torx driver, remove this one screw that connects to the drain impeller and set it aside.

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