Replacing a Westwood Series Controller

What's in This Article?

How to replace the controller on a Westwood and Westwood XL grill.

SKUs

  • KIT1082- Westwood
  • KIT1083- Westwood XL

What's in the Box:

  • Controller
  • Probe jack/cavity RTD wiring
  • x4 thumb nuts

Tools Needed

  • Phillip's screwdriver
  • 1/2" socket wrench 

Controller Replacement Steps

Estimated Time to Complete

  • Approximately 10 minutes to complete.

Removing the Old Controller

  1. Power off and unplug the grill.
  2. Remove the x6 screws from the hopper service panel on the side of the hopper in the following order:
    1. Remove x2 screws on the back of the panel by the vents first.
      Back Service Panel Screws.png
    2. Remove x2 screws on the bottom of the panel second.
      Bottom Service Panel Screws.png
    3. Remove x2 screws on the side of the panel last.

      Hold the panel with one hand to prevent it from falling when the last 2 screws are removed.

      Side Service Panel Screws.png

  3. Disconnect the RTD (Temp Sensor Probe) at the black Molex connection. These are the black and white wires.
    Westwood RTD Wire.png
  4. Remove the x4 thumb nuts on each corner of the controller.
    • These should be able to be unscrewed by hand, but if they are too tight, use a 1/2" socket wrench to remove them.
      Controller Thumb Screws.png
  5. Remove the green wire from the lower inside weld stud.
    Westwood wire connection.png
    ground wire loop.png
  6. Pull controller out towards the inside of the hopper.
  7. Unplug the wire connections from the controller (there are 4).
    Updated wire connections_numbered.png 

Installing the New Controller

  1. Plug in the 4 wire harnesses to the new controller.
  2. Place the controller inside the hopper, lining up the x4 screw holes.
  3. Slide the ring terminal on the green wire onto the lower inside weld stud.
    Westwood wire connection.png
  4. Hand screw in the x4 thumb nuts, 1 in each corner of the controller.
    • Tighten until snug. Do not over tighten.
      Controller Screws.JPG
  5. Reconnect the RTD (Temp Sensor Probe) wires. These are the black and white wires.
  6. Replace the hopper service panel using the x6 screws.
    • Install the x2 screws on the side panel, followed by the x2 screws on the bottom, and lastly the x2 screws on the back of the panel.
    • Make sure the top part and the back of the panel go inside the hopper enclosure.
  7. Plug in grill.
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