replacing ge refrigerator ice dispenser arm

[jcm]

Can someone tell me if a novice can change the water/ice dispenser arm on a ge refrigerator? If so, can you tell me how to do so?

[HayZee518]

do you mean the paddle that opens the ice bin and starts the ice water flow?

[jcm]

Yes that is right.

[HayZee518]

if you go to the site WWW.REPAIRCLINIC.COM you can get an idea of what parts you may need and it shows a blown up diagram of the ice mechanism. I changed the same paddle on mine because one side was cracked - mine is a Fridgidaire, Up underneath are two screws that come out. The assembly comes out through the front of the door. attached to it is the water tube and a switch. there is a rubber "director" for the cubes that hooks on three plastic escutcheons.