For those looking for a solution here it is.
You can get to the motor which is behind the section where the ice and water is dispenced.
First remove the tray that is at the bottom of the ice and water dispencer area.. it lifts right out.. there will be 2 philips scress there.. remove them

Next you will be able to lift out the cut out are.. at the top there are two clips so you need to lift up to unhook it then the piece will come out. Disconnect the wires so you can set it aside.


You will need to remove the ice bucekt and remove the 2 hex screws for the connection that turns the motor and remove the parts. Now use some pliers to lift out the bar that connects to the motor.

now back to the Front. there are 2 screws on a clear plastic piece that hold the water dispencer and what looks like a cover with silver on it.. remove those so you can get it out of the way.. The water line will still be connected so it will need to hang there but at least it will be out of the way...

now you should see the motor mount and 4 hex screws to remove it.. Take those off and disconnect the motor.. and remove the screws to remove the motor from the mount..

Good Luck

Thanks mrpbjnance for posting the solution.

They must of changed the location of the auger motor since 2005 when they used to be located underneath the middle shelf inside the freezer door.

Jake

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