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How To Replace The Upper & Lower Door Seals On A Dishwasher - Bosch

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Part one - lower door seal

1. Disassemble dishwasher and access lower seal

To remove the lid, unscrew the two screws found at the front and rear.

Remove screws holding lid in place

Then, unclip the lip from the two slots at the front.

Unclip washing machine lid

Remove the lid and place to one side.

Remove lid from washing machine

Now remove the two screws on the front and one on the rear holding the side panel in place. Repeat this step for the other side panel and place both panels to one side.

Remove side panels

Close the dishwasher door to release the tension on the door hinge spring. Then unclip the door hinge spring.

Unclip the door hinge spring

To remove the front door panel, first, lower the door, being careful of the heavier weight due to the door hinge spring being removed.

Lower the front door

Then remove the screws on each side of the panel.

Remove screws

Close the door, being mindful of the increased weight from the door hinge spring being removed.

Close the door

Then unclip the front panel and place to one side.

Unclip front panel

Open the door slightly and unscrew the door hinge screws.

Unscrew the door hinge screws

The door can then be laid on the floor. Place a towel or blanket down to avoid any scratches.

Lower the door and lay on floor

Remove the bottom basket assembly.

Remove basket assembly

2. Remove old lower door seal

Now lift and remove the old lower door seal.

Remove old seal

Before attaching the new seal, thoroughly clean the area.

Clean inside the dishwasher

3. Attach new lower door seal

Attach the lip of the new seal to the washing machine. Press down all the way along.

Attach new lower seal

4. Re-assemble washing machine

Re-attach the door to the hinges and re-screw the screws.

Re-attach door to hinges

Re-attach the front panel to the door.

Re-attach front door panel

Re-attach the door hinge spring

Re-attach door hinge spring

Re-attach the side panels and re-screw the screws back in place.

Re-attach side panels

Re-attach the lid and re-screw the screws back in place.

Re-attach lid

Re-insert the bottom basket assembly.

Re-insert bottom basket assembly

And that's it, your new lower door seal is all set to go!

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Part two - upper door seal

1. Remove old upper door seal

With a flathead screwdriver, prise the seal away from the channel in the dishwasher.

Remove door seal from corner

Then fully remove the seal.

Fully remove seal

Give the dishwasher a clean.

Take the chance to give the dishwasher a clean

2. Install new upper door seal

With your new upper door seal, start off in one of the bottom corners and feed it up the side.

Insert new door seal into the corner

Then feed along the top and down the other side. Making sure it's in securely.

Attach door seal all the way round

Re-insert the lower basket assembly.

Re-insert lower basket assembly

And that's it, your new upper door seal is all set to go!

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