Elec.door lock not operating.need to install new one.how do i proceed to remove front of washer to replace controller?

You need to replace the door lock mechansim. Fairly easy to do yourself, just pull the spring strap off the rubber door gasket and remove 2 screws holding door lock. Install new door lock and re-install door gasket and spring strap, and WALLA! she works:)

Disconnect power then open the door and remove the spring-hoop assembly that secures the door gasket. Peel off the part of the door gasket near the door lock and switch assembly. Remove the screws securing the door lock and switch assembly to the front panel then pull the door lock and switch assembly out. Transfer the wires to the new door lock and switch assembly then install into place. Put the door gasket back and secure it with the spring-hoop assembly. Click on the link below for the detailed procedure.

Replacing the Door Lock and Switch Assembly on Frigidaire Affinity and Gallery Front-Load Washing Machine

Disconnect power then remove the clamp that holds the door gasket to the outer lip of the door opening. Once the clamp is off, peel the door gasket off near the door lock. Remove the screws securing the door lock to the front panel and take the lock out of the machine cabinet. Transfer the wires to the new lock then install it into place. Put the door gasket over the outer lip of the door opening and secure it with the clamp to complete the repair.

F29 is a Door Latch Unlock error. This occurs after the door attempts to lock 6 times. With no successful lock achieved, the error code will be generated. Check the following:

1. First, UNPLUG the washer in an attempt to reset the Central Control Unit (CCU). Sometimes this is all that required in order to clear momentary glitches with the unit. If the error code reappears, proceed to step 2.
2. Check the door switch/latch for foreign objects that may have become lodged in the mechanism and may be preventing it from operating.
3. Check the wiring harness from the CCU to the door latch. The harness can be accessed by removing the washer top panel. Remove the panel by removing the three screws that hold the panel in place in the rear of the washer. With the screws removed, the panel will slide back, and then off.

COURTESY:JSROCK- A SENOR EXPERT OF FIXYA

http://www.fixya.com/support/r1484196-f29_error_code_whirlpool_duet_kenmore

inside or outside latch? please rate

Section 01-14A: Handles, Locks, Latches and Mechanisms 1995 Thunderbird, Cougar Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Latch, Door Removal and Installation

1. Remove front door trim panel (23942) and watershield from front door (20124). Refer to Section 01-05 .

1. Mark the location of the bolt retaining front door glass run front retainer (21572). Remove the bolt.

1. Check all rod connections against the appropriate illustration. Correct any disconnected or loose connections and check operation before replacing parts.

1. Remove power door lock actuator (218A42).

1. Disconnect the rods from the front door latch (21812) . The front door latch remote control link (21940) and the latch-to-lock cylinder rod cannot be removed because of the rod's end configuration. Remove wiring from clip on front door latch shield.

1. Remove front door latch control cylinder rod (22134) from the door lock cylinder (21985).

1. Remove front door latch remote control and link (21818).

1. Remove the front door latch retaining screws. Disconnect the door open warning lamp switch (14018) , if so equipped. Remove the front door latch from the front door .

1. NOTE: Do not damage anti-theft shield.
   Remove anti-theft shield from the front door latch .

1. Remove front door latch remote control link , front door latch control cylinder rods , and door open warning lamp switches from front door latch , where applicable.

1. To install, reverse Removal procedure. Tighten front door latch retaining screws 4-8 Nm (36-70 lb-in).
   

Item Part Number Description 1 21852 Front Door Latch Push Button Rod 2 21940 Front Door Latch Remote Control Link 3 386656-S Bushing 4 21978 Door Latch Shield 5 218A42 Power Door Lock Actuator 6 22134 Front Door Latch Control Cylinder Rod 7 21812 Front Door Latch
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Remote Control Assembly Door Latch
Removal and Installation

1. Remove front door trim panel (23942) and watershield. Refer to Section 01-05 .

1. Remove screw and washer assembly retaining front door latch remote control and link (21818) to front door (20124) .

1. Rotate front door latch remote control and link to remove from front door latch remote control link (21940) .

1. To install, reverse Removal procedure.
   

Your door lock switch (not the one that turns your "door locked" light on) which allows your spin cycle to engage is probably not engaging properly. This is usually caused by the failure of the motor which locks the front washer door, and not this switch. As you know, that door is difficult to open even when it is unlocked so there is really no need for it to be locked.
Therefore, instead of spending a pile of money tryng to resolve this problem, make sure it does not happen again by tricking the machine into thinking the door is locked.
To do this first remove the front washer panel. Then remove the front screws which lock down the top cover. This gives you access to this switch. Fold up a piece of stiff paper and jam it in next to this switch so that it alwatys gives a "door is locked" signal to the machine control board.
Your machine should now operate and spin properly.
Of course the washer door will always be unlocked while the washer is operating but my door has never flopped open after making this repair. It certainly beats paying $200 for a replacement control board, and even more if something is also wrong with the locking motor. Remember that any replacement board will be just as junky and defective as the original board was.
Always remember, when you get ready to buy a new washer, not to buy any front loaders, because they are all poorly designed and therefore, because of the cheap materials used overseas in making them, they all rapidly become mechanically defective.
Good luck.

please rate if this helps. Section 01-05: Trim, Interior 1995 Thunderbird, Cougar Workshop Manual REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION The interior trim component Removal and Installation procedures generally apply to all models. If some of the steps do not apply to the particular models being serviced, proceed to the next step. Trim Panels, Door Removal and Installation

1. CAUTION: Do not pry front door trim panel (23942). Prying on front door trim panel will break the hook retainers.
   Disconnect battery ground cable (14301) .
   

1. Carefully pull front door trim panel finish panel (23712) away from front door trim panel .
   
   
   
   
   

Item Part Number Description 1 23713 Front Door Trim Panel Finish Panel 2 17B676 Outside Rear View Mirror Control 3 14028 Door Lock Switch 4 55928-S55 Screw (5 Req'd) 5 14529 Window Regulator Control Switch 6 23942 Front Door Trim Panel

1. Disconnect wires from front door lock switches (14017), outside rear view mirror controls (17B676) and window regulator control switches (14529) , if equipped; remove front door trim panel finish panel.

1. Remove front door trim panel retaining screw through front door trim panel finish panel opening.
   
   Trim Panels, Door
   
   
   
   
   
   Item Part Number Description 1 20124 Front Door 2 23942 Front Door Trim Panel 3 383356-S100 Nut (2 Req'd Each Side) 4 56903-S58 Screw (2 Req'd Each Side)

1. Remove interior lamp lens cover.

1. Remove screw through interior lamp opening.

1. Slide front door trim panel upward to disengage hooks.

1. Rotate top of front door trim panel away from front door (20125) , and lift bottom hooks from front door.

1. Disconnect window regulator jumper wire (14A630) .

1. Remove front door trim panel.

1. To install, reverse Removal procedure.

1. Changing the front boot
   
2. Cycle Not Advancing or Timer Stalling Symptoms Update
   
3. Motor won't run helps
   
4. New fault codes for the electronic controlled Frigidaire built front load washers 
   
5. Noise problems or rust on the clothes
   
6. Need help naming that part?  Washers - various models  Interactive
   
7. Operation and installation tips
   
8. Won't drain water helps
   
9. Odor problems with your tumble style washing machine  
   
10. How to remove and replace the drum gasket on the Frigidaire - Kenmore ( 417.###### ) Front Load Washer with notes on tub bearing replacement and inner drum replacement
    
11. Washing one item in a front load washer
    
12. Some door switch helps 
    

1. Changing the front boot
   
2. Cycle Not Advancing or Timer Stalling Symptoms Update
   
3. Motor won't run helps
   
4. New fault codes for the electronic controlled Frigidaire built front load washers 
   
5. Noise problems or rust on the clothes
   
6. Need help naming that part?  Washers - various models  Interactive
   
7. Operation and installation tips
   
8. Won't drain water helps
   
9. Odor problems with your tumble style washing machine  
   
10. How to remove and replace the drum gasket on the Frigidaire - Kenmore ( 417.###### ) Front Load Washer with notes on tub bearing replacement and inner drum replacement
    
11. Washing one item in a front load washer
    
12. Some door switch helps 
    

"F22" is a door lock error. The washer locks the door at the beginning of the wash cycle. If, after 6 attempts, the door fails to lock, the error code is displayed. You can attempt to correct the problem by perform the following steps:

1. Unplug the washer for at least 30 minutes in an attempt to reset the Central Control Unit (CCU). This is the main control board for the washer. Sometimes this is all that is required to correct some common momentary glitches. If the error code reappears after a CCU reset, proceed to step 2.
2. Check the door switch and locking mechanism for any obvious signs of broken or missing parts.
3. Check the wiring harness from the door latch to the CCU. You will need to remove the washer top panel for access. This is accomplished by UNPLUGGING the washer and removing the three screws that hold the top panel in place in the rear of the washer. With the screws removed, the panel will slide back, then off. Verify that the connectors are in place and snug.

If all these preliminary steps still don't fix the problem, the manufacturer recommends replacing the door latch assembly. Replacements can be purchased at appliancepartspros.com. Use the "Search by Part Number" feature and look up part number 8182634.

If you need further assistance, or have questions, please let me know. I hope you find this information helpful.