Siemens Dishwasher Door Spring00165736

I took a punt on getting these springs as apparently they are not for my model of dishwasher (both Bosch and Ransom had said springs for my model had been discontinued and were not available). These were however identical in appearance (as was another slightly less expensive option). Opted for these as my dishwasher is 'Built Under' Type and possibly needed slightly stronger springs to counterbalance added door. Only one spring had broken but bought two 'just in case'. Have replaced the broken part and all was straightforward and (importantly) seems to work fine. Slightly odd that Bosch say discontinued and no alternative (other than buy another dishwasher...?). Putting it side by side with the broken part I could not see any difference though I could not check actual spring strength (but wire thickness etc identical).

Once the side panel has been removed and the old springs have been located, it just a matter of sliding out the original spring and holder unit, detaching the pulley cord and reattaching the cord to the new replacement spring holder then sliding it back into place. Both sides can be done as long as the Dishwasher is lying on it's side. Door works like new and stays up in any position.