FLAP 00498002

This is a plastic flap with a spring and hinge designed for use within freezers and ice compartments in refrigerators and is a genuine OEM part. This flap controls the amount of ice that is dispensed from the ice compartment and is attached with a wire to the control board. You may need to replace this flap due to sanitation issues or mechanical issues where the flap is stuck or damaged. This flap is sold as an individual part and will only require a flathead and Phillips-head screwdriver to replace. To replace it, disconnect the appliance from the wall outlet and access the ice compartment and use your Phillips-head screwdriver to remove the electronic control board. After the control board is removed, use your flathead screwdriver to disconnect and remove the old flap before replacing it with the new one and connecting that one with the control board, before reassembling the entire compartment.