Ice maker removal procedure

Initially my ice maker wasn’t making any ice but water was coming out of the water dispenser. I removed the filter and no water came out of the dispenser but when I replaced the filter, water came out fine. I have followed another post recommending replacing the icemaker solenoid so I started removing the icemaker. I removed the harness cover, disconnected the harness and slid the ice maker assembly about an inch but it just gets jammed. Am I missing something in my procedures? I notice the hose is visible on top of the fridge. I will shut off the water to the fridge next (duh). Why is it still getting hung up?
Tx
Jim

:slight_smile: That was it. The hose nozzle on top of the fridge was blocking it. Once I removed it, the ice maker came out real easy.

Just a note. I found the inlet to the ice maker frozen solid and I think that means there is no way water was going to get in. I’ll thaw the whole thing out and then replace the whole icemaker before I consider replacing the valve. A useful experience for next time, nevertheless. I’ll keep you posted.
Jim