Need to remove the back panel off of the Kenmore series 80

the lid switch under the control panels bad replace it and it will again wash,they just unsnap out of the top of the cabinet after you remove the control panel

on the back of the console there should be 2 screws,, one on each side in the corner,, looks like they have little plastic tabs over them,, unscrew these and slide the console forward then tilt it back,,, to get to the lid switch remove the gold looking latches and tilt the whole body of the washer forward

The back panel does not come off. You need to remove the whole front cabinet. Here is a video to show you how it's done.

don't touch the back,there isn't a belt in kenmore washers and don't touch the back panel,there are white covers on each side of the top panel,pop them off and remove the two phillips screws,one on each side,then flip the panel up,with a screw driver pop the two metal clips,just stick the screw driver in the hole and on top of the clip and push back to the wall and the clip will repease,now in the middle of the clips you'll see the lid switch connector,separate it,open the lid and grab the frame,tilt it up and back at you and remove the frame,on the bottom you'll see the pump,remove the two clips and pull off the pump,then remove the two screws and pop the two clips and slide out the motor,on the back of the motor you'll see the coupling,that's what broke,you need to replace the motor coupling

The following link explains step-by-step how to replace the lid switch on a Kenmore top loader:

http://www.fixya.com/support/r3557193-replacing_a_lid_switch

If you have any questions about this repair, please post back and let me know. I hope you find this information helpful.

Try this link http://appliancehelponline.com/topdirectdrivevideo.html

unbolt the agitator filters should be underneath let me know how you went

Hi, Remove the cap on the agitator and then remove the inside cover. There is a 7/16" bolt under the inside cover. Remove the bolt and the agitator will lift out. Seperate the 2 pieces of the agitator and replace the dogs. You might have to use a flat blade screw drive and punch out the 4 tabs around the bolt hole in the agitator if this applies.
I hope this helps you. Please let me know if I can assist you further.

Vic

To replace a motor coupling on a Kenmore top loader, follow this link:

http://www.fixya.com/support/r385250-replacing_motor_coupling_kenmore_top

Included are all the step-by step instructions you need (including how to open the console). If you still have questions, or require additional assistance, please let me know. I hope this helps you.