The article details grill lid components such as the lid, handle, arc, shoulder bolt, rubber stop, lid gasket, hinge, silicone probe grommet, and lid sensor with light. It describes lid styles including round, round with flat back, and flat. Replacement instructions are provided for various grill models. Common lid-related issues include lid open alerts, sensor errors, hot handles, lid gaps, light malfunctions, and audible pressure pops, with links to specific troubleshooting guides.
Lid Components
Note: Not all grills have all these components on them. Please refer to your owner's manual for more information on a specific grill.
| Part | Notes |
| Lid |
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| Handle |
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| Arc |
Used to prevent the grill lid from opening too far. |
| Shoulder Bolt |
Used to attach the lid to the grill barrel. |
| Rubber Stop |
Used on select grill models to prevent metal on metal contact. |
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Lid Gasket |
A flexible elastic strip attached to the grill lid's border to create a seal for the grill when it's closed. |
| Hinge |
Used to attach the lid to the grill barrel. |
| Silicone Probe Grommet |
Wired meat probe runs through this into the cooking chamber. |
| Lid Sensor and Light |
Senses if the lid is open and turns on the light. |
Lid Styles
Replacement Instructions
- Non-WiFIRE Grills: Lid Replacement- AC & D2 Grills
- WiFIRE Grills: Lid Replacement- AC & D2 Grills
- Touchscreen Grills: Lid Replacement-Touchscreen Grills
- Woodridge Series Grills: Replacing Woodridge Series Lids
- Westwood Series Grills: Replacing Westwood Series Lids
- Flat Top Grills:
Lid-Related Issues/Errors
| Error | Applicable Grills |
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Lid Open Alert Non-critical alert letting the customer know the grill lid is open. |
Touchscreen grills |
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Lid Sensor Disconnected Grill cannot connect to the lid sensor. |
Touchscreen grills |
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Lid Sensor Error Lid sensor reports the lid is open, but controller does not see a drop in temp. |
Touchscreen grills |
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Hot Lid Handle Handles can become overly hot during a cook. |
Mesa 22, Pro 575, Pro 780, Redland |
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Lid Gap Lid does not sit flush on the grill barrel. |
Non-WiFIRE, WiFIRE, Touchscreen, Flatrock |
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Lid Light not Turning On Light does not turn on when the grill lid is opened. |
Touchscreen grills |
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Lid Burp Audible pop that occurs when there is built up pressure inside a grill. |
Non-WiFIRE, WiFIRE, Touchscreen |