Replacing the Drain Pump on a Dishwasher

This video from Sears PartsDirect shows how to replace the drain pump on a dishwasher. The drain pump pumps water out of the dishwasher. A faulty motor could keep the pump from running at all or if the moving parts are damaged, the drain pump might not function even if the pump runs and the drain path is clear. If your drain pump isn’t draining water, replace it using the steps in this video.

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Transcript:
The drain pump pumps water out of the dishwasher. A faulty motor could keep the pump from running at all or if the moving parts are damaged, the drain pump might not function even if the pump runs and the drain path is clear. If your drain pump isn’t draining water, replace it using the steps in this video. Wear work gloves to protect your hands. Now, let’s get started. Unplug the dishwasher or shut off the house circuit breaker for the dishwasher. To verify that power is disconnected, make sure the control panel doesn’t light up when you press the buttons. Remove the Torx screws from the inner door panel, support the outer door panel with one hand as you remove the final screws so the outer door panel doesn’t fall. Separate the outer door panel and control panel slightly from the inner door panel. Disconnect the user interface control wire harness from the control panel. Pull off the outer door panel and control panel. Using a nut driver, remove the screws that hold the bottom front access panel and toe panel in place. Pull the access panel and the toe panel forward and remove them. Lay a towel under the drain pump to catch water. Reach under the dishwasher and squeeze the wire hose clamp that holds the drain hose on the pump—use channel-lock pliers if necessary. Pull the drain hose off the drain pump. Remove the wire harness from the drain pump. Press down on the locking tab and then rotate the pump 1/4 turn counterclockwise to pull it out of the sump. Remove the towel. Lubricate the O-ring seal on the new drain pump with a light coat of rinse aid to prevent leaks. Insert the new drain pump in the sump opening and then rotate it 1/4 turn clockwise so the locking tab snaps into place. Plug the wire harness into the receptacle on the drain pump. Reinstall the drain hose on the pump outlet. Use the wire clamp to secure the hose. Position the toe panel on the dishwasher and then position the access panel in front of the toe panel. Insert the mounting screws and tighten the screws firmly. Reconnect the user interface control wire harness and attach the outer door panel and control panel to the inner door panel. Reinstall the mounting screws. Reset the house circuit breaker or plug in the dishwasher to restore electrical power.