66517152K216 Kenmore Dishwasher - Instructions

After replacing the door seal and the dishwasher still leaked a lot of water out the bottom of the door, I read posts by a couple of other DIY who said the lower spray arm can split at the seam and cause this. One post noted it is very difficult to determine if this is the problem, that you may have to take the blade of a screwdriver and try to pry the seam apart gently to see if a gap does appear with very little force being applied. If so, then just imagine what happens when that very hot water makes that plastic more flexible and then the seam opens and forces waves of water against the lower door. I could see a small seam split using that strategy and when I replaced the spray arm, my leak stopped. I don't regret replacing the door seal as it had a couple of small tears and hard water deposits all over it, so it was time to do that even though it was not the culprit for the extensive leak. The arm is SO EASY to replace, just twist the plastic nut under it and it pops right off. Put the new one on and twist the nut the other way and it secures it.

lower wash arm cracked by spinning into items hanging out of bottom of basket. part twists and snaps right in. glue did not fix.

Very easy to remove the broken one and just clip in the new one.

Just click in, you can basically do it with your eyes closed

Pulled up old spray arm and snapped new on in place. Took less than a minute and no tools. Dishwasher is like new again.

When we ordered the part the first time, we pulled the model number from the documentation instead of the machine. We got the wrong part the first time. The people at Parts Select were very knowledgeable and helpful when we called. After we pulled the model number from the machine, they sent the perfect part that popped in with no problems.

Snap new track stop into place. Took a few minutes to figure out top/bottom and inside/outside, but no issues

I located the water inlet valve underneath. After moving the dishwasher out from the cabinet, I tilted it . Then I disconnected the black hose with the pliers . Using the adjustable wrench I unscrewed the water feed to the valve . I then unscrewed the valve from the frame and disconnected the wire plug by unlocking and slipping it away from the valve. To install I did all this in reverse.

easy the sensor was on the right side, and easy to get to, I turn off the power, turned off the water, and pulled it out, the first thing I saw was the yellow wires and plug. took about 5 minutes, to replace it.

My husband did this. He turned the dishwasher upside-down, disconnected the wires,and unbolted the heater.He put in the new heater (bolted,wired) and tested the current. Voila!

laid dishwasher on its side and unscrewed element. returned unit upright & replaced element. reversed process and reinstalled unit under cabinet

Unplug (disconnect power)
Shut off water
Disconnect water supply line
Clean up any water spills
Remove clips holding air gap hose and wire inside cabinet.
Open dishwasher door and remove two screws that secure dishwasher to cabinet (these are at top of door opening).
With door closed, remove panel under door (this has a screw clamp on each side that requires a quarter turn to release).
Lower the dishwasher as necessary to provide vertical clearance by adjusting leveling legs.
Pull dishwasher out from under counter (grip from under door) far enough to expose springs (one on each side). Take care to feed all connecting lines smoothly through cabinet opening.
Note how existing springs are installed.
Install new spring in the same fashion as the old spring was installed.
Test the door operation.

Push unit back under counter taking care to draw connecting lines back through cabinet opening.
Readjust leveling legs as needed.
Reattach unit to counter top.
Reattach water supply and open valve.
Check for water leaks both at valve and under unit, fix as necessary.
Replace panel under door.
Replace any clips inside cabinet.
Reconnect power

Watched a video and seen how easy it was to repair. Just disconnect the power, water and return drain. two bolts and replace element . The difficult part was removing and replacing the dishwasher...piece of cake.

It is a bit difficult to align the grommet, hose, and mounting arm. Suggest using a little vasoline in bushing for the mounting arm/support. it really helps slide in the arm into that bushing so you can get the grommet and hose lined up.

Also, instead of using the supplied hose clamp, suggest using an automotive style hose clamp if you don't have the special tool for tightening the supplied clamp.

Unscrewed brackets from underneath counter that hold dishwasher in place. Pulled dishwasher out of cabinet to access door hinges (approximately 8 to 12 inches). Released springs from door hinge (not necessary to remove spring from hole in dishwasher frame). Did not have to remove old sleeve because they tear and fall off. Slipped sleeve over door hinge to groove where they sit on hinge. Note: pulling hinge away from dishwasher a little. helps to complete installation.
Reinstall spring over hinge and check that door will stay a partial open. Slide dishwasher back in place and install screws from bracket to underside of counter.
My dishwasher only had two screws under counter to hold in place. Some installations have screws at sides also.