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To remove the refrigerator from the RV you will need:

 

Removing the Refrigerator from the RV Removing a refrigerator from an RV is not a difficult task, however, it does take the knowledge and in some cases, requires two people.

The following information is taken from the Ford Procedures Manual.

 

by: Roger D. Ford, Ford RV Refrigeration
RV Refrigerator & Cooling Unit Removal
RV TECHNICIAN - FALL 2005

 

GENERAL PROCEDURES FOR REMOVING REFRIGERATOR FROM VEHICLE
Shut off propane at main tank valve
Mark positions of 12VDC wires. Disconnect 12VDC wires and tape positive wire.

 

Using two crescent wrenches, one on refrigerator connection and other on brass flare nut, disconnect LP gas line. Do not loosen this nut without a back-up wrench as indicated.

 

 

 

 

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Disconnect 11OVAC refrigerator plug
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RV REFRIGERATOR AND COOLING UNIT REMOVAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On the units with bolts, you will need to remove the shelf that the bolts were in. Do so by pulling it straight out.

 

 

 

 

 

Plug the gas line on the camper and check for leaks so that you can use the gas for other appliances in the RV if needed. Put a cap on the propane supply side.

 

 

 

 

Cooling Unit Removal

At this time, you can either leave the refrigerators doors  off, or reinstall them to the cabinet.

To remove the cooling unit from the refrigerator cabinet  you will need:

 

To ensure accurate reassembly, mark positions of any wiring and controls before beginning disassembly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Remove the screws holding the evaporator fins inside the refrigerator compartment.

 

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RV REFRIGERATOR AND COOLING UNIT REMOVAL

CAUTION

 

Safety glasses should be worn during the next procedure.

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAUTION

 

Extract thermostat capillary tube from inside of the cabinet, if necessary.

 

Remove the screw holding the sheet-metal cover around burner assembly. Remove cover.

When accomplishing the following step, take precautions against crimping gas line, thermocouple, or thermostat
capillary tubes.

Pry only under large tube exiting the evaporator. Such force exerted elsewhere could damage the cooling unit.

Lift upward on cooling unit tubing that passes through the urethane to and from the evaporator. Helpful hint: Create a downward pressure with your toes on the 1/4" lip of the refrigerator frame. If a pry bar is necessary, place it on the 1" x 4" x 6" piece of wood to protect box. Different sizes of wood may be necessary for different makes and models of refrigerators.

 

CAUTION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cooling unit is now exposed and ready for replacement. In our 21 years of RV refrigerator repairs, we have never had any accidents of any kind because safety is our #1 priority. "When you become educated and do the do's and don't the don'ts, accidents do not happen.

For further education on The Ford Procedures, read future issues of the #1 RV Tech magazine, RV Technician. Remember, it's all about EDUCATION. It's easy when you know how.

Source: The Ford Procedures Manual by Roger D. and Onna Lee Ford courtesy of Ford RV Refrigeration. For more information, go to www.rvrefrigeration.com or contact us at 1746 Big Bear Hwy, Benton, KY 42025, (270) 354-9239, or email info@rvrefrigeration.com.

 

WARNING

The following procedure could be hazardous to eyes.

Safety glasses shall be worn at all times. Have eye-flushing solution nearby.

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