MW82 Whirlpool Microwave - Instructions

dismantled the door to be sure handle would fit. Had to drill extra holes to re-enforce broken frame parts to metal door components then re-assemble. Parts were very fragile and subject to twisting out of square upon reassmbly. New handle is solid and door closes securely,microwave works fine.

Remove the housing cover which requires removing 7 screws that hold the cover on. The bulb and the pully's that the belt goes on are visible and the belt is easy to replace as is the bulb.

Removed 5 screws on microwave trim and three additional screws on cabinet. Pulled microware part way out to expose broken drive belt on top and replaced with new one. Note: Microwave cabinet caught on connector in back of chasse and pulled it loose. Moderate difficulty in reaching back and reconnecting it. Otherwise an easy job that saved ... Read more $125 on service call and part was half the cost.