My Bosch washer has a small leak - water trickles out under the front. I pulled it out from the wall and found a thin trail of mineral scale from a hole in the back running down to the bottom. There was no water there at that time. There are 4 identical holes with a nylon or plastic insert, each hole is located a recess in the sheet metal. The scale starts at the one in the lower right(when facing the back). When I tipped up the front and looked under I saw water dripping from a hole in the bottom near the back left (viewedfrom the front) corner. How do I open the body to locate the source without disturbing major components?
Washing Machines - Bosch
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HI,
It is usual to be able to remove the entire back panel by undoing the screws all around the outside of it.
Unplug power, and turn off water supply at the taps. Disconnect hoses if access is difficult, but sometimes you can shuffle it 3/4 out at an angle - don't strain the pipes.
remove back pannel and top panel by undoing top rear screws and sliding top forward, then off.
The only exception to this is with machines with a seam mid-way along the sides. in this case - rear and side sections are removed as one.
Water leaks are most often at hose joints, but very occasionally from damage to the drum.
If you can locate the hose at fault - order a replcement before removing.
This will make the replacement much faster, you will remember how you took it off, and won't loose the bits.
Expect a bit of water in there - so use old towels to soak up minor spills.
Use a small tube of silicone sealant when assembling hoses to insure against minor leaks, and make assembly easier.
Repair of defective hose is not recommended, as it's going to fail at another point very soon.