
Section 8 Component Replacement Procedures
8-7
Reversing Door Swing and Adjusting Door Tension
Solid Door
NOTE: To adjust the door tension only, see
step 8 of this procedure, page 8-9.
1. Release door spring tension
A. Insert a small Phillips screwdriver (the
same diameter as the holes) into the
spring housing.
B. Remove the tension pin and unload the
spring by backing off on the Phillips
screwdriver.
Important
Do not release or remove the screwdriver
after removing the tension pin.
NOTE: The tension pin on some early
production models was pushed in, rather than
screwed in. You can just pull it out.
C. Move the tension pin in the hinge one
space at a time to release the spring
tension.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the threads
in the tension pin adjustment holes.
Figure 8-7: Release Door Spring Tension
2. Remove the door.
Important
Release door spring tension before removing
the door.
A. Remove the pivot pin from the bottom
hinge assembly.
B. Slide the door off the bottom hinge
and remove it.
3. Remove the hinge brackets from the
cabinet. Install the screws without the
brackets.
NOTE: Use short screws in the blank holes,
and long screws to fasten the hinge.
Figure 8-8: Spring Hinges
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SV1156
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SPRING HINGE
TURN TOWARD HANDLES TO ADJUST
SPRING HINGE
TURN TOWARD HANDLES TO ADJUST
HANDLES
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