Description
Nordic Cooling Unit 6618 | replaces 637080 (fits the Norcold 2118 models)
Construction: New build (Dutchaire). This is a brand-new cooling unit, not remanufactured. Warranty: 3 years on new units.
This is the Norcold Cooling Unit for all 2118 Model refrigerators, regardless of serial number.
Fits these Norcold refrigerator models:
- 2118 series: 2118, 2118IM, 2118IMD, 2118BK, 2118IMBK, 2118IMBKD, 2118SS, 2118IMSS, 2118IMSSD
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.
