How to Replace the Hot Rod on a Portable Grill

What's in This Article?

Step-by-step instructions for how to replace the hot rod on your Traeger portable grill. Includes part numbers, required tools, and estimated completion time. 

Applies toNon-WiFIRE Grills

Part #: Description:
KIT0088 Hot Rod

Tools Needed

  • Phillips Screwdriver

Estimated Time to Complete

  • 10-15 minutes

Replacement Steps

  1. Open the grill and remove the following 5 screws using a Phillips screwdriver: 1 inside grill barrel, 2 on opposite sides of the hopper, 2 on the controller.
    Image showing red circles around the locations of the screws to be removed.
  2. Push the controller through the opening to inside of the hopper.
    Image showing the controller being pushed through the opening.
  3. Grab the handle inside the barrel and lift up. Lean the contents on the inside of the lid.
    Image showing the grill opened with the contents showing.
  4. Cut the zip ties.
  5. Undo the blue Molex connector.
    Image showing the Molex connector.
  6. Using a Phillips screwdriver, loosen the screw on the hot rod and slide the hot rod out.
    Image with red circle showing location of the hot rod screw.
  7. Feed the Molex connector underneath the metal bar to remove the hot rod from the grill.
    Image of the connector being guided through the grill.
    Image of the hot rod removed from the grill.
  8. Replace with new hot rod.
  9. Follow the steps in reverse to put the grill back together.
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