Replacing The Ignitor on the Refrigerator

I noted the wire from the refrigerator control board to the ignitor was burned and frayed. It still worked but for how long? So for the princely sum of $30, I bought a new one.

Due to rust and overcast skies I could not see how to remove the old ignitor.

The next day with better light, I could see that a screw that held a thin piece of sheet metal that held the ignitor. The screw was rusted in so I cut it with a grinder attachment with a Dremel. 

Before: showing the screw through a piece of sheet metal that holds the ignitor.

The new one

Where the ignitor wire connects to the control board.

To remove the cover of the control board, be in good light and have your glasses on and you may see the writing on the cover that indicates where the two tabs are that need to be squeezed to remove the cover. You may also need to separate the drain hose and remove the cover plate from the AC outlet to get the cover out. With needle nose pliers you can gently get the plug out of the socket on the board.

I cleaned the rusted sheet metal with a wire brush and cleaning strength vinegar, which is a "high test" white vinegar.