****ensure the machine is isolated from the mains supply*****The complete front of that machine comes off.
1st-remove the retainer spring/wire from around the seal on the outside of the porthole (the spring is usually near the hinge side.
2nd-take out the dispenser completely and remove the t20 screw bottom right of the fascia (behind the bottom right of where the drawer front was)
3rd-remove the pump cover flap and take out the t20 screw near the black outlet pipe.
4th-push the plinth from the left to right to detach it from the clips.
5th- remove the t20 screws (there may be 2 or 4) from either side of the front panel at the bottom, behind where the plinth was.
6th-the whole panel will slide down and you can pivot it to the right., becareful that the door lock connection does not come off.
7th-remove the retaining spring that holds the seal to the tub.
8th-position the new seal and ensure it is secure all the way round and then replace the retaining spring (this can be a swine so an extra pair of hands could be advisable.)
9th- follow the rest of the steps in reverse and finally run on the rinse cycle to check for water tightness.
Good Luck RD
RD, March 2010
