Nordic Cooling Unit 6618 | replaces 637080 (fits the Norcold 2118 models)

This is the Norcold Cooling Unit for all 2118 Model refrigerators, regardless of serial number.

Installation

Time:

• 3-5 hours

Tools Needed: 

• Screwdriver
• Putty Knife
• Thermal mastic (included with cooling unit)
• Ammonia or mineral spirits

Steps:

• Unmount the refrigerator from back mounting plate and front frame (if one exists).
• Shut off and disconnect propane.
• Disconnect the power board from AC power and DC connections.
• Rock the refrigerator into the coach.
• Inside freezer compartment, you'll need to remove the evaporator screws from the back plate (usually 8 of them).
• Lay refrigerator face down on the floor on blankets.
• Remove remaining screws from the back side of the cooling unit and remove cooling unit from refrigerator box.
• With a putty knife, scrape off old thermal mastic until you have a clean surface.
• Clean that surface with ammonia or mineral spirits.
• Bead on new thermal mastic, using all mastic in the tubes provided.
• Screws the cooling unit into place.
• Reverse previous steps and reinstall refrigerator.

*Also note that this is a non-returnable part. MAKE SURE that the cooling unit is defective before ordering.