Introduction
Use this guide to replace the pump hose in your LG WM3050CW Washing Machine.
The pump hose connects the tub to the drain pump. It's not the drain hose, which drains the wastewater out of the washer.
The metal ring holding the rubber boot can be difficult to reinstall. You can buy this tool to make the reinstallation easier, or ask additional people to help.
Tools
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Turn off the main water supply
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Unplug your washer
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Disconnect all water connections at the rear of your washer
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Use a Phillips driver to remove the two bottom 16.5 mm-long screws securing the top panel brackets.
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Tilt the top panel upward to completely disconnect it from the chassis.
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Remove the top panel.
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Press down on the "Push" button to disengage the clips securing the detergent drawer.
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Pull the drawer out of its slot on the chassis and remove it.
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Use a Phillips driver to remove the two 26.3 mm‑long screws securing the detergent dispenser.
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Lift the control panel upward to completely separate it from the chassis.
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Pull the control panel away from the chassis, making sure to thread the cables through its slot in the chassis.
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Remove the control panel.
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Use needle nose pliers to grip the spring end of the metal ring at the bottom of the rubber boot.
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Pull the ring away from the chassis to separate it from the boot.
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Use your hand to completely pull the ring off the boot.
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Insert one end of the ring into its groove along the boot's perimeter.
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Use pliers to slowly stretch the ring around the boot's perimeter until it's completely nested in its groove.
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Open the filter panel at the bottom left of the front panel.
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Twist the filter panel upward to unclip it from the front panel.
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Use a Phillips driver, or a 7 mm nut driver, to remove the six 15 mm‑long screws securing the front panel.
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Lift the front panel upward to separate it from its clips on the bottom of the chassis.
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Pull the front panel away from the chassis to completely separate the front panel.
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Use slip joint pliers to pinch the tub to pump hose clamp and pull it away from the assembly.
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Pull the hose straight off the assembly to disconnect it.
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Lift the rear panel upward to release its bottom clips.
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Pull the rear panel away from the chassis to release the remaining clips.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
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