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To replace the thermistor:
Push the thermistor into the rubber gasket until 
fully seated.
Note: Ensure heater assembly is fully seated in the 
tub.
Use a torque wrench to tighten the 10-mm hex 
nut to 31 in. lbs of torque.
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2.
CAUTION: Proper torque must be applied to the 10-
mm hex nut to assure a proper seal. Under torquing 
could cause water leakage; over torquing could 
cause the tub to crack.
Reconnect the wire harness to the thermistor.
To remove the heater assembly:
Remove the service panel. (See 
Service Panel.)
Drain the washer using the pump cleanout. (See 
Pump.)
Disconnect the blue and the purple wires from 
the heater and the wire harness from the 
thermistor.
Loosen the 10-mm hex nut until it is fl ush with 
the end of the stud.
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Torque Wrench
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Push inward on the 10-mm hex nut to relax the 
rubber gasket.
Grasp the heater assembly and pull outward.
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                          Heater Assembly Removal
Heater Assembly
To reinstall the heater assembly: 
Slide the heater assembly into the tub opening 
and inside the bracket attached to the outer tub.
1.
Seat the heater assembly in the tub opening.
Use a torque wrench to tighten the 10-mm hex 
nut to 31-in. lbs of torque.
CAUTION: Proper torque must be applied to the 10-
mm hex nut to assure a proper seal. Under torquing 
could cause water leakage; over torquing could 
cause the tub to crack.
Reconnect the wire harness to the thermistor 
and the blue and the purple wires to the heater.  
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Bracket