Step-by-step instructions for replacing the hot rod & firepot on a D2 grill, ensuring safe and proper installation. Article includes part numbers, compatibility notes.
Replacing the hot rod on your Traeger grill is easy. In a few simple steps you should be back grilling in no time.
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Hot Rod Replacement Instructions for Touchscreen WiFIRE Grills
Replacing a Hot Rod & Firepot Combo on a D2 Grill
Use video as reference for replacement steps. The instructions below are adapted for each component. If you have any questions as you go through these steps, contact our Customer Support Team.
Note: Hot rods on D2 grills can be used interchangeably between 120V and 230V
Replacing a Hot Rod only
D2 Hot Rod SKU
- KIT0255
- Turn off and unplug the grill. Make sure the grill is cool to the touch.
- Open the lid and remove the grill grates, drip tray and heat baffle.
- Vacuum out any residual ash and pellets from the firepot.
- Remove the four screws that secure the firepot to the auger tube.
- Push the firepot away from the hopper, rotate it 45° and lift it out to expose the hot rod wires.
- Disconnect the hot rod wire connector.
- You may need to cut zip ties to do this more easily.
- Loosen the set screw that secures the hot rod in place to the firepot.
- Remove the hot rod from the firepot.
- Insert the new hot rod into the firepot, making sure the end of the hot rod is only exposed about 1/8"-1/4" | ≈4mm.
- Tighten the set screw to secure the hot rod placement in the firepot (do not over-tighten).
- Reconnect the hot rod and wire harness cable connections so they are arranged: hotrod--wire harness--controller.
- Place the firepot back in place.
- Secure the firepot in place using the four screws you removed in step 4.
- Remove the hopper access panel (side or bottom panel, depending on the model), find the hot rod wire, and make sure it's taut.
- Replace the heat baffle, drip tray and grill grates.
- Turn grill on and ignite the grill. The goal is to ensure new hot rod is functioning properly, the grill ignites, and any errors previously seen have cleared.
Replacing a Firepot only
D2 Firepot SKU
- KIT0396
- KIT0427
- KIT0548
- Turn off and unplug the grill. Make sure the grill is cool to the touch.
- Open the lid and remove the grill grates, drip tray and heat baffle.
- Vacuum out any residual ash and pellets from the firepot.
- Remove the four screws that secure the firepot to the auger tube.
- Push the firepot away from the hopper, rotate it 45° and lift it out.
- Loosen the set screw that secures the hot rod in place to the firepot.
- Remove the hot rod from the firepot.
- Insert the hot rod into the new firepot, making sure the end of the hot rod is only exposed about 1/8"-1/4" | ≈4mm.
- Tighten the set screw to secure the hot rod placement in the firepot (do not over-tighten).
- Place the firepot back in place.
- Secure the firepot in place using the four screws you removed in step 4.
- Replace the heat baffle, drip tray and grill grates.
Replacing a Firepot-Hot Rod Combo
D2 Hot Rod & Fire Pot Combo SKU
- KIT0382
- KIT0383
- Turn off and unplug the grill. Make sure the grill is cool to the touch.
- Open the lid and remove the grill grates, drip tray and heat baffle.
- Vacuum out any residual ash and pellets from the firepot.
- Remove the four screws that secure the firepot to the auger tube.
- Push the firepot away from the hopper, rotate it 45° and lift it out to expose the hot rod wires.
- Disconnect the hot rod wire connector.
- You may need to cut zip ties to do this more easily.
- Connect the new hot rod to the hot rod wire connector.
- Place the firepot back in place.
- Secure the firepot in place using the four screws you removed in step 4.
- Remove the hopper access panel (side or bottom panel, depending on the model), find the hot rod wire, and make sure it's taut.
- Replace the heat baffle, drip tray and grill grates.
- Turn grill on and ignite the grill. The goal is to ensure new hot rod is functioning properly, the grill ignites, and any errors previously seen have cleared.