Replacing the Door Seal on a Bosch Washing Machine 

Cut out the hardest part...thank you Mr 30 years, great help.

Guys take the front off , it makes it all soo easy and you know you have the seal correctly seated, my wife helped put the spring on as the little bugger tends to want to spring off. All good now and gave everything a good clean when assembling again.

This worked for my Bosch front loader. He has edited out the tricky bit of replacing the inner spring band... I ended up using clamps to hold it at the top so I could use my hands to progressively pull it down over the lip.

Replacing the inner spring band is tricky and cut out of this video. In the video he says it's impossible to remove the front, but in my Bosch Series 2 machine it was possible, just a bit more work: remove the top (2 screws), computer panel (3 screws) and then the front panel (2 top screws and 2 under the machine). This made the replacement a lot easier.

Just replaced a door seal in my Bosch washing machine which does not have a removable front. All fairly straight forward until you try and get the inner spring band on, You definately need to push the outer part of the seal inside the drum as shown on the video so don't connect the small pipe at the top of the seal until you have this inner band installed. You will the need 3 screwdrivers to stop the spring clamp from popping off the drum. An extra pair of hands / clamp can secure one end of the seal with a screwdriver while your two hands move the other end of the seal round the drum with another screwdriver, pushing it into the slot as you pull the seal round. Then there is the final tricky bit when the spring clamp only has a small amount to go. The spare pair of hands/ clamps now hold both the screwdrivers securing the spring clamp while you use the last screwdriver to lever it over the final bit of the seal and into the groove. Finger touch check all round to make sure all is in place and you can refit the small pipe at the top. Then do the rest.

Nice one Wayne. Make a video and leave out the difficult parts (fitting of the spring clips. Next time you chose to make 1 either add those bits in or dont bother posting it. Ps I did get mine done by wedding a piece of rubber in to hold inner clip while i worked it around as you need both hands free. Outer clip i used an old credit card as my finger nails just wernt strong enough. Bit of liquid soap helps with outer clop

This guy wants to make it look easy in fact it's like trying to fit a bicycle tyre on a rim which is in a very confined space. Fitting the spring retainer things is not easy either especially when they are new.There is obviously a knack to it but our expert here has no intention of explaining it or has edited out the difficult bits to make it seem easy.

I have a Bosch Vision 500 series front loader and it is about 10 years old, I came here, watched this video and thought it wouldn't be a big deal to replace mine. I was wrong, the bands in this video (look to be straight springs) were not like mine, which were spring loaded O-rings, with SUPER tension, I had to remove two spring loaded O-rings (inner and outer) and another pressure fitting to remove to get the old gasket out. This took about 10 minutes with the use of a needle nose pliers. To save you some swearing I will recommend the following Remove the top (two screws), which gives you access to remove the front panel (5 or 6 screws). This gives you full access to the drum to put in the gasket, I don't see another way of doing it due to the angles you need to get. Fit the new gasket on the inside, took me about 20 minutes to do this initially because I didn't do any of the above. You will know when it is right because it just fits snug, you need to roll the gasket inside the drum for easier installation. Once done, fold the entire gasket inside the drum and get ready for your first PITA, getting the inner gasket O-ring on. I initially tried myself and it is a real PITA, so I had another set of hands to get the O-ring finally seated with the use of pliers and bleeding fingers (30-45 minutes)...then once done, attach the port for detergent (1 minute). Then the fun part, the outer O-ring. Re-assemble the front cover / door and all the other stuff...seat the boot...and get ready for some swearing. It took three sets of hands and a lot of swearing but it is doable. I took the door off completely to get a better angle on the O-ring. I was worried about breaking it with the amount of stretching needed to get it in the right place but it seemed to hold up. All in all I would do it again but I think it is impossible to do alone unless you had some special tool to stretch that spring loaded O-ring.

Hot tip for other people about to smash something because they can't get the ring on. Try adding some soap to it to make it slip, seemed to work for me. Thanks to another commenter, not these videos that only show you the easy part! 👍

I ended up using a large vise-grip to hold the top of the inside spring in place while I rolled it in the groove with my thumb, that worked like a charm. It still took me quite a bit longer than 3:15, though.

I'm an appliance repair man here in Toronto canada and you did that boot faster than any tech I work with. I usually take the door off just to make sure that inner ring is on properly

Love the way the video cuts when he's trying to fit the spring band round the inside of the rubber seal😂 unless your an octopus you haven't got a chance in hell. If your a layman like most of us you'll have to take the front off the machine👍

It's a bit fiddly to fit the inner seal, but not too hard. I found the really hard part to be the fitting of the inner Spring. I used hand wash to lubricate the spring and then fitted the top part and held it at the 10 and 2 o clock positions.I then got my wife to gently feed the rest of the spring into the groove. I needed to hold it really tight using pinch grips to avoid its jumping out of the groove, but at the same time it needs to expand under you grip. All now fixed and my wife and I are still talking!

The trick presented here that is not shown in all other videos that I've seen, is pushing door seal rubber inwards when trying to fit the spring retainer. This literally saved me 50 euros. Thank you very much. Since I made it and replaced the Door Seal. IT CAN BE DONE!!!

Great video although not as easy as it looks. I bought a replacement seal about 5 yrs ago and decided today was the day. Watched this video and less than 1 hour later it’s done. Made me wonder why I procrastinated for so long🤔. Thanks for the video that gave me the confidence to give it a go👍🏻🎉

You will struggle (as you have read in all the other comments) with that inner spring. I managed to do it with no tools only by making sure that the outer part of the seal was folded all the way in to the machine. So, folded inside out. Once that's done you fold it back out to fit the outer ring and seal.

I like this - way quicker than having to remove the front panel like on many other videos will try this when my seal arrives for my Bush!

Ok. For anyone wondering i found out a way to do the inner seal. I used spanners to wedge the spring onto the seal as i forced it around onto the the rest of the seal. After a couplr of hours of fails. I managed it within 5 minutes using spanners.

At ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-etL8qRGQHsY.html notice how the spring is located in his hands; the top of the spring runs over the back of the thumbs, and over the index fingers (and on the inside of the other fingers, can't quite remember). Starting from the 6 o'clock position as in the video, use 2nd 3rd 4th fingers to put the spring in the groove, and feed the remaining spring over the bent index fingers. Use the thumbs and arm power to pull the spring up. I used the other tricks as well; wedge the concrete drum from the front panel using whatever you have available (I used polystyrene), lube your hands with loads of soap, liquid soap or vet lube, and crimp the spring together at the top before starting (although I guess with practice this needn't be done). Once the hand position was correct, it was a 20 second job, and didn't need to take the front panel off.

Thanks for the video. Managed to change mine in 2 mins after watching the video. Not sure what all the negative comments are for. If you can't figure out how to put a loop over a circle you probably shouldn't be touching an appliance. Thanks again

Hello, i have Bosch avantixx 7 varioexpert wash machine. Is this tutorial suitable for Bosch Washing Machine? I need help!

how do you take off the inside band?

As with other comments the inner spring which was not shown is the pain. I used two pieces of string tied to either end of the spring then spring over the groove as far as it will go. Trail the string under the washer and tighten progressively as you tie off the strings with a clamp under the washing machine. Worked eventually. A lot of faff.

I started to do what this video shows, taking the seal out was quite easy,but trying to put the new seal was nigh impossible,I noticed that there was a short pause while this engineer was replacing the seal. I had to call in a professional to put the seal on, He removed the top and front panel and even then it was not a piece of cake.Don't try this ..

After many failed solo attempts to refit the spring I got my wife to hold the spring at 12 o'clock while I used mine to work it on all the way round. 3rd attempt was successful. Used bicycle tyre levers to work the outer clip into place.

I tried switching the light off to fit the inner spring, as in the clip, 2 mins 26, it didn't help. What is the magic trick? Or was the video cut because of the swearing?

Yes this is tricky but - check to see if your front panel comes off first!! I spent too long trying to reach in the panel and fiddle around before checking to see if the panel would come off. My model had two further screws under the machine. Front panel came off. Easy to then put the seal onto the drum. The spring was straight forward to put into place with another pair of hands.

It would have been better if he'd have shown the inner spring fitting instead of cutting that out! I found a way to do it was by finding an object which fits the gap between the door rubber and the concrete block on the bottom edge. This way when the spring is place into the groove it doesn't jump out. The lid off the vanish washing powder did very nicely, as well as jamming against the front of the machine. I then connected the two spring ends and using pliers, closed the loops to stop them springing open. Then simply place the spring joint part into the lower section of the groove, jam in the Vanish powder lid to stop it dropping out, then loop the spring over the thumbs as partly shown in the video, then use the middle finger on the right hand to chase the spring into the groove. Once over 2/3 of the way, start bringing the left hand up and then just roll the spring back into place on the groove. It took all of 2 mins. The outer clip is a piece of cake as shown. Hope this helps someone.

Thank you for the advice! But how difficult to place the internal ring 😅.

Thanks, the video saved me from ripping the front off my washing machine (i have to take the top off because of af tricky water inlet in my door seal), i think i took me arround 20 minutes and yes the internal spring was driving me nuts

That's 3 minutes I'll never get back.

A good horror movie leaves the greatest terrors to the imagination

I just replaced the electric door lock on my Bosch front loading washer and I CANNOT get the ring with the spring back on to secure the gasket! I'm a 'not so strong' person and I simply cannot stretch the spring enough. Can you offer some advice? Thanks.

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This video shows you how to do it the HARD way. The easy way is to take the front panel off the washing machine. The beauty of Bosch washing machines is that it is SO EASY to remove the front panel. Here's how. AFTER disconnecting the old seal from the front panel of the washing machine as shown in the video, REMOVE the plastic trim across the bottom front (held on by one screw, then slide it to the right). This reveals two screws at the bottom of the front panel . Unscrew them. Then unscrew one screw securing the top of the panel (open the soap drawer to see it. It's at the bottom right hand corner of the soap drawer area. Sometimes it is rusty and a bit tricky.). The panel can then be slid down about 5mm to disengage the keyhole clips. Then swing it away from the machine with the door switch still connected if you only need to replace the door seal. When fitting the new seal I use a bit of spray on lubricant (eg Inox) to help the seal and retaining bands slip easily into position. I love doing this job!

Cancan someone tell me what’s the part number for that inner spring, or model number machine ? Thank you

It's much better to spend a bit more time to guarantee fitting by removing top panel, then the instrumentation panel and finally the front panel (takes approx 15 mins). Then you have full access and can see exactly where the inner seal fits and be sure of fitting the inner band. Otherwise you're working in the dark on a wing and a prayer.

Why cut the part out when the inner ring is being put on?

It was a two men (4 hands) or one man + clamps job but was easier than fitting a bike tyre. My rubber was leaking because it was cracked so I just rotated the whole thing 180° degrees and drilled new holes at the bottom. For this specific modell there is no pipe that need to be attached so I don't think it's necessary to take down the front panel.

every clip cuts out the hard part

How long was the full video? Looks easy enough! 😳

Just done mine the inner spring is what I would call a tad tricky but still only a ten minute job 👍

I can’t take my front penal off because of a stripped screw under the soap dispenser. How do I pull the inner spring off? He didn’t say much. Folding the rubber in and put it down??

It works, thanks!

If you don't have anyone to help, I recommend to use two clamps. You start from the bottom, then put first clamp around 9 o'clock then second clamp od 3 o'clock. With a little bit effort you will manage to put inner band on it's place.

Ok...so after more swearing than putting together IKEA furniture... I did it. Finally I got the tube around the ring ,which I think was more good luck than good management, persistence is the key here and you’ll get it after about the 50th f-k or s--t. Now for that damn spring lock....basically the only way you are going to do this is if you grow a couple more hands. If you find that difficult you could try what I did. I grabbed 3 spring clamps, I taped the ends with electrical tape as I was worried the sharp ends on this particular type might damage the rubber. I inserted the spring at about 12 o’clock , then one at about 10 and 2, easy from there pull down and out and you’re home free. Hope this helps someone............right , I need a drink.

I've never done one without removing the front panel. Id never be able to trust it , as it might leak into the customers home without visual inspection.

Nice trick with video, cutting the part when putting inner!! It’s not so easy to do it with one person. I’ve done this with my wife and son - I hold it between 10-2 o’clock, wife 2-6 , son 6-10 - took us 1 min to do this- outside 10min.

Yeah, this video gave me lots of false optimism. Wtf. Took the thing off, now stuck trying to get it back on and may have to call repairman. Thanks for making something EXTREMELY difficult LOOK easy.

I don't see how you installed that gasket without removing the exterior panel so that you can get to the wire that holds it in on the inside. Maybe it holds a seal but its not installed properly.

Lmao i love how you skip putting the inner ring on. Literally the hardest part! And you call yourself a professional.

I try this method the video skip the mounting of the inner spring it is not possible with only two hands i removed the front panel ( 5 screws ) it was fitted in 3 minutes.

Looks easy, but no matter what I do, can't make the seal stay at the bottom part (where the drain holes are). Thought the solution would be to start from there, but it seems like there isn't enough rubber on the seal and too little space to work on it. My washing machine is Bosch Classixx 5.

Thank you :)

Thanks Garret, you're a life saver!

It is possible, but you definitely need two people to put it back together. The parts where the video fades to black. That's where you need 2 pairs of hands

followed instructions,100% correct,took me 20 mins though

I agree with the below comment! What could have been a simple operation, you made it it into a difficult task. No way I will attaempt doing this after seeing this clip. May be there are other engineers on u yube would show it clearer

My door doesn't latch properly when I install the seal. If the seal is not in place the door latches fine. Some help would be appreciated.

Excellent video - I managed to do mine. My seal has a small pipe to connect through too. I'm so pleased I didn't need to take the machine apart like they do in most other explainer videos about this. I had a family member hold the spring at one place to make replacing it far easier.

It works.thanks. but your need a extra pair of hands to put the spring back on.

after half year i can change it i get wrinkle door seal all the time :/

It's more or less impossible to do without removing the front panel and even then, fitting the standard inner and outer bands is really tricky. Just taken me nearly all afternoon to do the job.

This is more a 'look how good I am' rather than a tutorial.

NOT very good at showing what's going on with his fingers as they are hidden the whole time. Tried to get the inside spring loaded band on but it kept slipping off. Wishing I could stretch the spring. Still can't get it off

You did it without disassembling a front panel? Can't believe.

Great vid watched it a few times did it in 10 mins cheers

Bad idea. Mine has hose attached to the seal. The inner band is a screw adjusted band. I am guessing there was huge struggle in the cut out part of the video.

LOL, Got zero out of this... Just as he should be explaining what he is doing it fades to black to done!!?

Haybuna forma mucho mas practica y sencilla. Solo con quitar tres tornillos es mas facil y accesible.

having a nightmare with the spring that goes around the door seal help

Without taking front off it takes 2 persons to put the spring on inner seal

bish, bosch, bash, first fing we need to do is remove the band. That is what I am trying to learn how to do, without damaging the rubber seal.Thanks Wayne.

Noticed the edit when he's putting the spring on. There were probably 40 mins of yelling and cursing there trying to put it on.

STILL trying to find a video showing how to get the seal on before the rwtainer goes back on ... Its impossible !! I cant remove my machines casing as its all one. Pleeeeease anyone have a non editied skipped video ??

It's very nice that you succeeded to replace the gasket without removing the front panel, but you don't show in the video the hardest step of this process, which is the internal spring installation. You've skipped the hardest challenge task. However, I've added a 'Like', since it gave the idea to try without removing the front panel :-)

You make it look easy 😂

Two minutes to remove 1 hour just to get the inner spring on! It came off 100 times my fingers are shot knuckles swollen. It’s on though….

Its not a race fella. If this is a 'how to' you should try take the time to explain what yo'ure doing and what to look out for.

Clear as mud

I was waiting for him to say fuck it I can't do it

As clear as mud.

Just don't see how you do the inner spring

A huge over-simplification of the entire process. Makes me believe that 90% of all door seal replacements are not done properly. First, what they don't tell you. The two seal clamps are different sizes so make sure you have the correct one. Also, the flexible spring clamp (as shown in this video) is much easier to install than the wire/spring clamp. If you have the wire/spring clamp, use needle-nose vice-grips and another needle nose pliers. My advice is plan on at least 2 hours, take the top and front off. Take the counter-weights off and install the rubber boot to the drum. Wrap the larger clamp around and pull the spring open until you can seat the wire into the groove. It may take 2 grown men or an angry housewife. Next, reinstall the front panel and seat the rubber boot to the door frame. Repeat the process with the wire clamp by using needle-nose pliers to open the spring enough to seat the wire. This video is not realistic as you'll need a few tools, lots of time, patience and a buddy.

Yes R&R boot is super easy. Remove spring wire clamp. Pull boot seal to gain access to hoses and screw wire clamp. Install boot in reverse. Simple Easy No panel removal No screw removal No disassembly needed. Just wire clamps and hose to change out boot. 10-20min and any kid can change out this boot. Tools phylips screw driver needle nose plyers and maybe a little lube to aid in boot install. Do Not make it hard or complected to R&R a Samsung Boot

It would help if he talked through the process instead of editing out the difficult bits and just having a caption at the bottom.

😂 😂😂 take the front off!!! It's almost impossible doing it that way!

Que te has saltado lo mejor so listo, el poner el muelle es lo mas dificil y es lo que tenias que haber grabado.

Just watched a guy put his hands into a dark hole then huff and puff for 3 minutes.

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Putting on inner spring could work better, if Bosch made the front side removable. This way it is almost impossible.

Video cuts out the hardest, and most important step. This video was much easier, took no time at all and avoided any stressful guess work or fiddly spring wrestling. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-irQ_XRgExoQ.html Just take the front off. It only takes 10 minutes, and involves no struggling or straining.

Brilliant, Great! Thanks Wayne! Done in a tick! Well easier than I thought it would be! If anyone is having issues, have a good look at the seal, and remove it carefully so you can reverse! Its a doddle. Of course, Im a mechanic, so the basics to me may be a mystery to others.

Definitely to quick

Of course you cut out the hardest part at 2:19 so people still have no idea how to do that properly

Don’t be fooled by this video. It’s designed to make you give up and call them. Watch the one with 1.5M views instead. That actually shows you how to do it.

It's OK doing it on a brand new washer, it's just took me twenty minutes to get an old retaining band back on the rubber it had no pay in it what so ever.

This guy edited the trickiest part out of the video... wonder why?

Took my old seal off and it has a water feed hose at the top that was on with a clip. Unless you have the hands of a child you would not be able to get the clip back on but then you would not have the strength. I guess it's time to see if I can rip the front off but it looks like an all in one. So what do I do? What an over simplified video...use this at your own risk

So our "expert" went a bit quiet for the last few minutes........oh dear.........isn't it!!!!!!!!!!!