How to Replace the Dishwasher Lower Door Seal (Bosch)

[@dadsrag]

13 years later and this tutorial is still fresh. Never would have sussed this out on my own. Nice work!

[@eSpares]

Hi, thanks for your comment, it's great to hear that our video has helped you to keep your dishwasher going! Well done for repairing instead of replacing the appliance.

[@noornowack1283]

I am a housewife and wanted to clean the area around the hinges. I opened the screws around the door and everything fell into my lap with a nice big bang. It took me 3 days (with enough time to moop) and watching your video 2 times and everything is fine again. Thank you very much. Keep up the good work !!!!

[@eSpares]

Hi Noor Nowack, thank you for your post and well done for sorting it ☺

[@tonywinslow4652]

bought the part but wouldn't have had a chance without this superb step-by-step, took about 2 hours from start to finish. good job espares!

[@pfitech]

I was able to jam allen wrenches (of just the right size) into gaps that appear when the hinges are fully open, so they wouldn't close. Tested it with lots of jiggling of the door and it was solid. Saved me pulling it out from under the counter! What a crazy design to mount the seal along with the whole door! Leave it to the Germans to think of something like that! The lower front door panel is a bear to get back on and your vid helped me figure out those two plastic bumpers, thanks.

[@kelly1986ification]

Well done, I spent an hour trying get the door back on the spring loaded hinges, watched this vid...had it done in 15 mins. A big thank you Helen

[@eSpares]

Mr NotVeryGood Thanks for your comments and glad to hear you sorted them out. :-)

[@spelunkerd]

I spent a few minutes going over your Bosch dishwasher instructions. I have to compliment your team on the excellent audio, lighting, and technical delivery. It's too bad sites like yours don't go into more challenging repairs like motor diagnostics and repair. However I do understand the limitations of more detailed instruction.

[@ericdeichman1204]

Thank you for your video, my 13 year ols son and I used your tutorial and were able to get the job done. Great video.

[@eSpares]

Hi Eric, thank you for your post and glad our video helped you and your son.

[@clivegrant8980]

Thanks Helen. This is essential viewing for anyone who wants to fit a new door seal. Really well explained: it's easy when you know how. I didn't remove the hinges from the machine, and fitting the new seal was a bit of a puzzle as a result, After undoing the hinges from the door, it all falls apart. With the bottom of the door facing up, the seal clips in loosely. If you have removed the hinges, fitting them back at this point holds the seal firmly in place. Otherwise, lower the door carefully onto the hinges, hold the door in place with one hand and replace the countersunk screws with the other. You need to support the door about six inches from the floor to do this. I used the sturdy cardboard box that Amazon had used to package the seal- perfect. You still need to support the door off the floor to fit it back on the machine if you did removed the hinges from the machine. There's probably not much in it either way.

[@eSpares]

Thanks for the comment Clive, glad to hear all went well in the end.

[@Stu_Pedazzo]

Thank you for this great how-to video! I bought the gasket several months back and didn’t have it in me to tackle this until today but I finally did it and this was a great video. I’m glad I caught the part about sliding the end of the gasket on the metal strip to complete the seal bc I didn’t pick that up in earlier views as I was trying to get my brain motivated to do this.

[@eSpares]

Hi, thanks for your comment here, it's great to hear that our video has helped you to replace the door seal yourself! Hopefully your dishwasher is working fine!

[@tz9288]

Hi Helen Thank you for this great step by step instruction. Down under the part has been replaced with an all rubber and plastic seal ( no metal plate) Also when removing the door from the hinges, i had small plastic insert in front of the pin. This is also the fixing for the side plastic cover to screw into. Once I used the screwdriver to remove , then i could remove door. Cheers. Tony

[@eSpares]

Hi Tony, thank you for your post and well done on fixing it.

[@Reprogrammed_By_SEGA]

Thanks Helen, I just realised this video is almost 15 years old. I'd imagine Helen isn't working at eSpares anymore. 😢

[@stevec2709]

Brilliant video. Couldn't have done the job on my Neff dishwasher without it. Saved me the £150 it would have cost to get a man in. Only bit that confused me a bit was that you have to kind of flip the door over once you free it. This gives you the free play you need with the wires still attached to get it facing the right way up for the next steps. Thank you Helen!

[@eSpares]

Steve Clark Thanks for your comments Steve, hope others spot your 'trick' if it helps. :-)

[@trollmanrs]

Purchased the bottom seal from espares for my Bosch integrated dishwasher after watching this video. Thank you Helen it made my job nice and easy. The hardest part was removing the door, I need 3 hands but done it in the end. No more leaking dishwasher :-)

[@eSpares]

Glad to hear you fitted the part OK in the end.Remember to always open the dishwasher as soon as it bleeps when it finishes to vent away the steam and wipe around the door or you can still get a little condensation on the floor.

[@jensmettjes2240]

Thanks for this helpful video. With this tutorial i could replace the lower door seal of my Bosch dishwash (SGI 4695/22). Now it works fine without any leaking. Many thanks to Helen!

[@eSpares]

+Jens Mettjes Thanks for your comments, glad all went well. :-)

[@chalcac3462]

Super video. Covers the main points of door removal but i wonder how to replace lower seal 706381 itself as it is that bit different with two metal parts holding seal to door.

[@davidhamilton460]

Thanks so much. New door seal fitted on our old dishwasher 👍😊

[@eSpares]

Hi David, this is great to hear! Glad our video has been able to help you replace the seal on your dishwasher.

[@Axel1922ev]

Congratiulation..... best Video ever... after looking this Video i know 100% what is to do...... many thanks.......

[@Axel1922ev]

Its all done..... very best

[@byannis01]

Thanks for this heplful tutorial. My dishwasher was leaking. Now, after replacement of the lower door seal, he works like "new".

[@eSpares]

Thanks for the comments Sascha. The door seals on dishwashers are only a 'splash' seal and will not hold water if it is above the seal. Make sure the machine is not leaning forward as it can allow water to run over the top and gather in the base until it trips the anti flood. Another cause of this can be over foaming due to too much detergent so may be a good time to use a dishwasher cleaner to ensure this does not occur.

[@teematrix]

Great Video! With your clear instructions it was very easy to change the door seal by myself. Thank you!

[@sozzled2904]

This is a great video. I just wanted to know how those white plastic things were-they're hinge protectors-and this show-and-tell explains where they fit and how to reassemble them again. Thank you!

[@eSpares]

Thanks for the comments, we have many videos that can give some great tips here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZnLRfYOnmLZ0o6M

[@MatthewRobertson1701]

Thanks, Helan! It this video is still useful!

[@eSpares]

Hi, thanks for your comment...it's great to see this video is still helping people today!

[@ruathar9211]

Great video. Tried it on my own but failed. With this video everything works. Thanks

[@MrsApfelbluete]

Ach dann weiß ich ja an wen ich mich wende wenn ich Probleme mit meinem geschirrspüler habe... ;-)

[@ruathar9211]

Apple Blossom Ja, mit selber machen kann man 'ne Menge Geld sparen. Wenn ich das machen lasse kostet das 120,- € + und die Dichtung unter 30,- €. Und wenn man weiss wie es richtig funktioniert ist das total einfach.

[@CS-ms8pj]

Hello there, really good vid thanks. What I need to know is, is it possible to replace the seal on a slimline integrated dishwasher though? We have been told absolutely not. Shame as the dishwasher itself is working fine, it's just the seal. Thank you.

[@metallicblood]

It has been a pain in the ass, but in the end it somehow did work with my NEFF-machine. Thanks a lot for the vid.

[@eSpares]

Hi FoxHound, thank you for your post and glad you got it sorted and well done for fixing it yourself.

[@Crusher8282]

You have this video on your part link and it's a totally different seal

[@offerljm]

Did it. Thank you for clearly showing how its done.

[@eSpares]

Hi Omani 2000, glad we helped and remember to like the video.

[@gcheath]

My 83 dot ES335 has the tabbed binding

[@eauze0291]

Thank you very much. It was easy with your instructions.

[@formaxformax]

Thank you very much, this video was very helpful!

[@eSpares]

Hi László Horváth, thanks for the comments. Remember to give this video a like if you enjoyed it.

[@DavidG2P]

Fantastic video, well done

[@eSpares]

Hi DavidGP, thank you for your post and glad you enjoyed the video.

[@BlakSand]

that was done in very elegant style :-)

[@eSpares]

😊

[@Scamspy1]

Excellent clear work well done.....

[@velocitas1897]

geweldige instructie film, dankzij deze film heb ik het rubber goed kunnen vervangen

[@eSpares]

Bedankt Robert voor de reacties. 😊

[@SteffenEhrig]

Tanks a lot. Your tutorial helps me out :-)

[@eSpares]

You are welcome Steffen. :-)

[@henningv.9446]

big thank you for this video. it helped me alot

[@eSpares]

Thanks Henning for the comments, remember to 'like’ the video if you enjoyed it or it helped.👍

[@eSpares]

Hi, Your best bet is to call us directly on 0844 9777 888 so we can look up a diagram and get to the bottom of it. Thanks.

[@jessicalawrence2823]

I just did this repair, but still have a leak (smaller than before). I'm a little worried about the replacement part that I bought. When the seal is pushed onto the lip, should it go right up to edges? The seal I bought seemed to leave really small, but still noticeable gaps.

[@eSpares]

Hi Jessica, The door seal on a dish washer is a 'splash seal' and is designed to allow the water to run back into the sump and not seal like a washing machine. Check if the leak only occurs at the end of the cycle as this can be due to condensation running of the cabinets and cured by venting correctly when the cycle is finished.

[@djeightyfour1907]

​@@eSparesHi, perfect tutorial. I've replaced the sela with a original one but the leak now is bigger.. What's the solution? Thank you!

[@Easdaleventures]

Really helpful - thanks

[@Dimonstrik]

Thank you very much for this video.

[@eSpares]

+D. Thanks for the comment, hope it helped.

[@eSpares]

@TonyHuf Very welcome @TonyHuf!

[@dorg99]

on 2:05 - i don't understand why you removed the "kick (?) plate" - from under the door.

[@amana1480]

How would you know if this seal needed replacing?

[@eSpares]

+Aman A This is a splash seal so will not stop water or foam overflowing the door if the level is high. For information on your problem see one of our Diagnosis videos like: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZOUXoCVjLCMgNU

[@martinlabrecque6133]

Hi, I have replaced the upper door seal, as it was clearly damaged and the water was dropping on the floor. Now, at the beggining of the cycle, or if I open and close the door during the cycle, I can see water coming over the lower seal. It makes two small puddles, one at each end of the seal. Then, the water just goes back inside the dishwasher. No water on the floor. I saw in another comment that the lower seal was more of a "splash seal". Is it something normal? Should I change the lower seal? Thank you :-)

[@eSpares]

+Martin Labrecque The reason we describe this as a 'splash seal' is that it is a rubber strip that does not connect all the way around and if water was to be higher than the seal it will leak. When you stop the machine while working the water should be below the cavity edge so 'ripples' in the water do not go over the edge. If the machine is not level and allowing the water to run to the front this will be a greater problem so check it is level or sloping slightly back.

[@timdinsmore3671]

I've watched this video but am struggling to remove the top of my Bosch dishwasher. There are no obvious screws or fixings and when I tried hitting it with my palm as suggested all that happened was something broke off and dropped into body of the washer. I don't want continue with that course of action as I'm doing more damage than good. Any ideas why my dishwasher top seems to be different?

[@eSpares]

Hi Tim, what is your full model number?. Many Bosch machines have two 'clips' under the front lip that spring down to lock the top, check if yours uses these and carefully push them up while pushing the lid back to release.

[@timdinsmore3671]

Thanks for replying. I worked out that there were clips at the back - all sorted now.

[@eSpares]

😊

[@simmonslucas]

great video thanks!!

[@eSpares]

+Trollocs Thanks for the comment. :-)

[@eSpares]

Thanks.

[@1Kla4B1]

thank you so much!!

[@eSpares]

+Helge Kramer :-)

[@timothyrousseau2611]

Thank You!!

[@eSpares]

Thanks for the comments Timothy.

[@nonein5397]

thanks very very much

[@eSpares]

+Hasan Ikiz Our pleasure.

[@TathagatNLN]

Thank you :).

[@annsimpson9966]

how did you take lid off. I've unscrewed and still won't lift

[@eSpares]

Hi Ann, depending on model look under the front edge of the lid as there may be two clips that when pushed will allow the lid to come off.

[@annsimpson9966]

OK I will have a look.

[@annsimpson9966]

Nope, model Sgs43t82fb/37

[@annsimpson9966]

gb not fb

[@eSpares]

If there are no further screws there will be 'slides or clips' that are holding the top on. Try giving the front edge a fairly hard 'thump' with the palm of your hand to see if that will allow it to slide back and then lift off.

[@robrob2835]

How do you disconnect the cables?

[@eSpares]

Hi Rob, the cables were disconnected in the video at 1.37 but depending on your model of the dishwasher it may be different but the procedure should be similar so have a look at this kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHbUZZZ_etR9o68&t

[@robrob2835]

Thanks for your answer and sorry for my not 100% clear Qestion. I want to know how to disconnect the cables for the electricity. So what happend between 2.53 and 2.54?

[@eSpares]

Hi Rob, the video is not very clear but the cables are not disconnected, when the inner panel is moved to the side of the machine the cables are still connected as there is enough length. just be careful when moving it and watch for any sharp edges on the door.

[@angelagoldsmith1648]

I have model sgs44e92eu. How do I take the lid off. There doesn't appear to be an easy solution, as outlined in the answers below. Thanks

[@eSpares]

Hi Angela, if you have removed the screws then from the front you will need to move the lid back to disconnect it from the brackets that hold the lid on.

[@angelagoldsmith1648]

Wow! Thanks for your very prompt reply. Are you referring to the two screws at the rear of the machine?

[@angelagoldsmith1648]

OK got it now, plus the two screws at the front as well. Once again, thanks for taking the time to reply. And thanks to your video the lower door seal is now replaced!

[@eSpares]

Hi Angela, well done

[@angelagoldsmith1648]

mmmm… still leaking from the bottom of the door. Should I also replace the other seal (three sided) as in the other video? I did also notice the the bottom lip that the lower door seal is attached to appear to have a bow in it, could that also be causing problems?

[@ronnyron6181]

Thanks for the good info in this instruction film, now its my turn to do the same thing with my Siemens SE25E261EU. Think its the same trick. Better try this first than buying a new one ;)

[@eSpares]

Thanks for the comments Ron, good luck with the repair.

[@ronnyron6181]

eSpares Its done, was a easy job thanks to the video. The dishwasher doing his thing again ;)

[@Rambojazdude]

After watching this I'm thinking of buying a new dishwasher. What a chore to change a piece of rubber. Dang

[@eSpares]

Hi Rambojazdude, this is a bit unusual in how it comes apart so don't let that put you off having a go, just remember how much money you would save and we are always here to help.

[@Rambojazdude]

eSpares I bought the seal from your site but thought it included all the door seals. Turns out it's only the top and sides. Spent nearly £20 already. Probably pick up a similar second hand dishwasher for 50 quid lol

[@eSpares]

Hi Rambojazdude, the seals do come separately but before you throw it away why not give it a go.

[@steve51158]

Good video but where are Helens safety gloves?

[@eSpares]

We hadn't thought of those back in 2010 when we made the video. It is a good point though Steve and anyone reading this comment before repairing should be aware that there are some very sharp edges so we would certainly advise to wear gloves for protection.

[@eSpares]

Very welcome @depeche242

[@streamdrama1519]

stuck a plastic bag in between the seal and the door. works until i get a new dishwasher. for supposedly top of the line dishwashers, they seem to have more issues than whirlpools and the likes

[@eSpares]

A new seal will be a lot cheaper than a new dishwasher, why not give it a try?.

[@sunil1979dp]

I love how you put 2hr of work in 5min..those Bosch unit are the worst very time consuming to work on I repair them will never buy a Bosch dishwasher

[@eSpares]

Hi Sunil, we show the steps in five minutes but do not claim the repair can be done in this time. 😊

[@thorstenweber6902]

Seems to be a lot of work. Anyway, i have to try that....

[@eSpares]

+Thorsten Weber Good luck.

[@thorstenweber6902]

+eSpares it worked! Thanks a lot for the instructions!

[@eSpares]

+Thorsten Weber :-)

[@Lawrence_Joseph_Norse]

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[@rbelatamas]

Thank you so much!

[@eSpares]

Hi and thanks for your comment, we hope you have been able to fix your dishwasher with our video!