Ice Maker is not functioning

[ralph]

Model Number: rsg257aars
Brand: Samsung
Age: 1-5 years

I am fairly sure from what I have read that the ice maker is shot. (clicking sound; no ice)

This ice maker is mounted on the door of the freezer in this side by side.
I can loosen the maker mechanism by taking out 3 screws but the wires feed to behind the panel that the maker was attached to.
This next panel is held on by 4 screws. I took them out and the panel moves up and down but will not come out.
I did not want to force it for fear of breaking something.
Questions:
Am I on the right track to access the connector for these wires?
If so, How do I get this panel off without breaking something?

[Doc Ryan]

I do not have the information on how to remove this specific ice maker. It sounds like you are on the right track. You will have to remove a panel to gain access to the plug so you can remove the wire harness and ice maker assembly. I have attached the parts breakdown diagram of the ice maker below, maybe that will help some.


This is the ice maker for your model:

Ice Maker - DA97-07549B

[Doc Ryan]

Also, let us know how you remove that ice maker. It will help more people with the same issue down the road.

[ralph]

Also, let us know how you remove that ice maker. It will help more people with the same issue down the road.

The panel behind the ice maker is held on by 4 screws. I removed these and the panel moved up and down about a half inch but would not come out.
I finally tried pushing it up and sideways toward the hinge side of the door and used a flat blade screw driver to pry on the front opening. This did it and the front edge just popped out.
After that the whole panel was free and I could access the connector at the top of the door. There are 2 connectors and the larger (12point) was for the maker.
The connector also needed a little prying to unplug it.

I ordered the new maker and am waiting for delivery.

[Doc Ryan]

The panel behind the ice maker is held on by 4 screws. I removed these and the panel moved up and down about a half inch but would not come out.
I finally tried pushing it up and sideways toward the hinge side of the door and used a flat blade screw driver to pry on the front opening. This did it and the front edge just popped out.
After that the whole panel was free and I could access the connector at the top of the door. There are 2 connectors and the larger (12point) was for the maker.
The connector also needed a little prying to unplug it.

I ordered the new maker and am waiting for delivery.

Thanks for posting the removal instructions! Let us know how the new ice maker works out for you after you get it installed.

[teo66]

I manage to replace the Ice Maker - DA97-07549B of my Samsung rsg5purs refrigerator due to the tip that Ralph wrote. Thank Ralph
Teo from Greece