How to change the door seal on a Bosch/Siemens washing machine

This video shows you how to change the door seal on a Bosch washing machine. Step by step instructions and tool list are written below. Some models may have a water hose at the top of the door seal and you will need a pair of pliers to release the clip holding the seal to the pipe or dispenser housing. Gloves are advised but it’s difficult to feel what you’re doing through them and limit dexterity. Sometimes it can be easier to fit seals with the machine tilted back against a wall or the worktop. This might not always be possible but as I show you it is do able in a normal position. Tools and materials required for this task... 1. T20 Torx screwdriver 2. Flat head screwdriver 3. Kitchen towel 4. Washing up liquid 5. Pliers (for some models) A second pair of hands can be useful for the spring band Instructions for this task, step by step... 1. Unplug appliance from power supply 2. Remove the filter cover, undo the screw hidden behind it 3. Pull the plinth forward and slide to the left to remove 4. Undo the screws on the front panel hidden by the plinth 5. Release the door seal band on the front metal panel 6. Unscrew door interlock 7. Remove the soap tray and remove single screw for front panel 8. Release the front panel, pull forward then downwards 9. Unclip the interlock writing holder from the front panel and lift clear 10. Remove the old seal by forcing it out of the groove from the inside. 11. Clean the tub front 12. Lubricate the door seal with washing up liquid and fit, as per video 13. Refit the spring retainer band, as per video 14. Follow these steps in reverse to put pack together! 15. Run an empty rinse cycle to check for leaks and rinse out any trace of washing up liquid in the machine