How to tighten handle on Model #FFHS2611LWF refrigerator

To replace the door handle on your Fischer Paykel E522B refrigerator, you will need to remove the inside panel first. The instructions for removing the panel should be included with the new handle or can be found in the refrigerator's user manual. Here are the general steps for removing the panel:

1. Locate and remove any screws or fasteners that are holding the panel in place. These may be located at the top, bottom, or sides of the panel.
2. Carefully lift the panel away from the refrigerator, being mindful of any electrical connections that may be attached to the back of the panel.
3. Once the panel is removed, you should be able to access the door handle. Remove any screws or fasteners that are holding the handle in place, and then carefully lift the handle off the door.
4. Line up the new handle with the holes on the door and secure it in place with the screws or fasteners that you removed earlier.
5. Reinstall the inside panel, securing it with the screws or fasteners that you removed earlier.

It is important to follow the instructions provided with your new handle or in the refrigerator's manual to ensure proper installation and avoid damaging the refrigerator.

There is 2 small nuts one on each side of the handle. You were correct in pulling the door panel as that is the way you can access them. They are difficult to see but they are there,

you need to open the inside door and check for loosing screws or anything that looks loose or out of place

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Motor & Regulator

1. Remove the front or rear carrier assembly.
   
2. Slide a hammer handle between the window guide and carrier assembly until the hammer handle end presses on the gears of the carrier assembly.
   
3. Unfasten the bolts (1) and remove window regulator.
   

Unfasten the bolts (1) and remove window regulator

To install:

NOTE:By removing window regulator motor, gearing shifts, it is not centered

1. When installing window regulator motor, the gears must be aligned until the window regulator motor is centered again.
   
2. Attach and tighten the bolts to 3.5 Nm. The bolts must be tightened to specifications, or damage to plastic sleeve on window regulator motor can result.
   
3. Carrier assembly with window regulator, installing:
   
   • For replacement part carrier assemblies, the gearing is secured in place with a cable tie.
     

For replacement part carrier assemblies, the gearing is secured in place with a cable tie (1)

Slide a hammer handle between window guide and SF so far until hammer handle end presses on gears of SF.

Remove the cable tie .

By removing window regulator motor, gearing shifts, it is not centered.

When installing window regulator motor, gears must be aligned until window regulator motor is centered again.

Attach and tighten bolts to 3.5 Nm. The bolts must be tightened to specifications, or damage to plastic sleeve on window regulator motor can result.

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

Removal and Installation

1. If equipped with adjustable pedals, move the pedals to the full forward position.
2. If equipped with a floor console, remove the floor console.
3. WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions, notes and instructions in the supplemental restraint system (SRS) deactivation/reactivation procedure.

Depower the supplemental restraint system (SRS).

1. Position the LH and RH door weatherstrip seals aside.
2. Remove the A-pillar trim panels and RH cowl side trim panel.
3. Remove the LH and RH instrument panel side finish panels.
4. Remove the 2 steering column opening trim screws.
5. Remove the steering column opening trim.
6. Remove the steering column cover.
7. Remove the instrument cluster finish panel.
8. Remove the instrument panel center finish panel.
9. Remove the instrument cluster center finish panel.
10. Remove the parking brake release handle bolt.

• To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in) .

1. Position aside the parking brake release handle.

• Remove the parking brake release handle pin-type retainer.

1. Remove the hood release handle bolt.

• To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in) .

1. Position aside the hood release handle.
2. Loosen the electrical connector screw and disconnect the bulkhead electrical connector.
3. Remove the ground bolt.

• To install, tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft) .

1. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
2. Position aside the front carpet.
3. Remove the 4 LH center brace bolts.

• To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in) .

1. Remove the LH center brace.
2. If equipped, disconnect the transmission range indicator cable and position aside.
3. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the clockspring, do not allow the steering column shaft to rotate while the intermediate shaft is disconnected.

Remove the steering column pinch bolt and disconnect the steering column intermediate shaft.

• To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft) .

1. Disconnect the steering column electrical connector.
2. Remove the ground bolt.

• To install, tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft) .

1. Disconnect the radio antenna.
2. Disconnect the 4 PDB (B1, B2, L1 and L2) electrical connectors.
3. Disconnect the ETAC electrical connector.
4. Disconnect the instrument panel electrical connectors.
5. Position aside the front carpet.
6. Remove the 4 RH center brace bolts.

• To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in) .

1. Remove the RH center brace.

1. NOTE: If equipped with a floor console, remove the third center brace.

If equipped, remove the 4 third center brace bolts.

• To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in) .

1. If equipped, remove the third center brace.
2. Remove the 2 defrost grilles.

1. Disconnect the wiring harness pin-type retainer.
2. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the instrument panel, an assistant is required to support the panel before carrying out this step.

Remove the 9 instrument panel bolts.

• To install, tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft) .

1. CAUTION: Before removing the instrument panel, make sure all electrical connector wiring is free and not hindered.

Remove the instrument panel.

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Sometines the panel retainers do break, they are available at most parts stores, you should use a special tool to remove them (pic below)

Front Door Panel: Service and Repair
Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
TOOLS REQUIRED
J 38778 Door Trim Pad Clip Remover
1. Remove the inside handle bezel (2).
2. Remove the fastener (1).
3. Lift the flap (1) in pull handle opening.
4. Remove the two fasteners (2).
5. Remove the two fasteners (1) from bottom of trim panel.
6. Using the J 38778, release the eight retainers.
7. Lift upward and outward on the door trim panel.
8. Disconnect the door latch cable from the inside door handle.
8.1. Pry the tab on the cable outboard while pulling back on the cable.
8.2. Unhook the collar portion of the clip from the cable attachment.
8.3. Push upward on the bottom of the cable attachment to disengage the cable from the handle clip.
9. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
10. Remove the door trim panel.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Partially install the door trim panel.
2. Connect the electrical connectors.
3. Connect the door latch cable to the inside door handle.
4. Raise the trim panel over the lock knob and align the fasteners (1) in the holes in the door assembly.
5. Secure the trim panel to the door assembly by applying sufficient pressure on the trim panel.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
6. Install the two fasteners (2) under the inside pull handle opening.
Tighten
Tighten the fasteners to 2 N.m (18 lb in).
7. Install the inside trim panel cover fastener (1).
Tighten
Tighten the fastener to 2 N.m (18 lb in).
8. Install the trim bezel (2).
9. Install the two fasteners at the lower portion of the trim panel.
Tighten
Tighten the two lower fasteners to 0.5 N.m (4 lb in).

Yes there should be a clip and or 2 small screws. sometimes it rusts, but you dont see that very much.

good luck,
Michael

Rear
Removal

1. Using a small screwdriver, remove the screw cover from the armrest of rear door trim panel (27406).
   

1. Remove the two retaining screws.
   

1. Using Trim Pad Removing Tool from Rotunda Windshield and Moulding/Trim Removal Kit 107-R0401 or equivalent, pry rear door trim panel from door inner panel.
   

1. Disconnect electrical connectors.
   

Installation

1. Position rear door trim panel on door inner panel, aligning two locators on rear door trim panel. Reverse Removal procedure.
   

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Rear
Removal

1. Remove door trim panel and watershield. Refer to Section 01-05 .
   

1. Check all connections of remote control links and cables. Service as necessary.
   

1. Remove remote control assembly.
   

1. Remove door latch remote control assembly from latch assembly.
   

1. Drill out rivet at bellcrank and link (264B14).
   

1. Remove three screws attaching latch assembly to door.
   

1. Drill out rivet that attaches actuator motor to door.
   

1. Remove latch assembly with actuator motor and door latch control rod lever link assembly.
   

Installation

1. Install new bushings and clip onto latch assembly.
   

1. Install latch with links and power lock actuator into door cavity.
   

1. Position latch assembly to door, aligning screw holes in latch and door. Install three screws. Tighten to 10-13 Nm (89-115 lb-in).
   

1. Attach door latch actuator motor to door with a new rivet.
   

1. Install bellcrank and link to door using a new rivet.
   

1. Install inside door handle and remote control assembly to door.
   

1. Open and close door to check latch assembly operation.
   

1. Install watershield and door trim panel. Refer to Section 01-05 .
   

Item Part Number Description 1 221A00 Door Handle to Door Latch Actuating Cable 2 26446 Rear Door Control Rod Retainer 3 377901 Plug Button 4 26412 Rear Door Latch 5 W623451-S2 Push Nut 6 224A32 Counter Balance 7 22450 Door Outside Handle Tension Spring 8 W701210-S309 Screw 9 224A20 Outside Door Handle Anti Rattle Pivot (2 Req'd) 10 22404 Door Handle 11 224A24 Front Door Outside Handle Spacer (2 Req'd) 12 264A64 Rear Door Actuating Rod 13 22408 Outside Door Handle Anti-Rattle Bumper 14 22428 Outside Door Handle Large Pad 15 N621906-S2 Nut (2 Req'd) 16 N807329 Screw (3 Req'd) 17 26595 Rear Door Electric Latch Actuator (RH) 18 W701566-S47 Rivet 19 431C04-A Rear Door Latch Striker Assembly 20 — Door Lock Striker Plate (Part of Door Shell Assy) 21 W525172-S Rivet (2 Req'd) 22 264B14 Bellcrank and Link (RH) 23 264A50 Bushing 24 N802034-SG Rivet 25 26420 Rear Door Latch Control Rod Link 26 W525172-S Rivet (2 Req'd) 27 21818 RR Door Latch (Inside) 28 A26460 RR Door Latch Push Button Rod 29 21982 Door Latch Rear Striker Assembly 30 N808377-S101 Screw (2 Req'd) 31 250A04 Rear Door Catch 32 N801010-S100 Truss Head Bolt (2 Req'd) 33 N804234-S2 Screw 34 266A74 Rear Door Latch Actuator Retainer 35 24630 Rear Door 36 26552 Rear Door Latch Control Escutcheon A — Tighten to 21-29 Nm (16-21 Lb-Ft) B — Tighten to 10-13 Nm (89-115 Lb-In) C — Tighten to 7-8 Nm (62-70 Lb-In) D — Tighten to 26-34 Nm (20-25 Lb-Ft) E — Tighten to 3-4 Nm (27-35 Lb-In)

1. Remove the rear door power window/power door lock switch
2. Remove the door handle bezel. Remove the door trim panel screw located behind the door handle bezel.
3. Remove the door trim panel screws located by the armrest handle.
4. Remove the door trim panel using J 38778.
5. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
6. Remove the door trim panel from the door.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

IMPORTANT: Discard the old door trim panel retainers and replace with new retainers before installing the trim panel

1. Install new trim panel retainers to the rear door trim panel.
2. Connect the electrical connectors.
3. Align the door trim panel retainers to the door.
4. Press the door trim panel at the retainer locations until the retainers are fully seated.
5. Install the trim panel screws. Tighten Tighten the door trim panel screws to 2 N.m(18 lb in) .
6. Install the power window/power door lock switch