How to replace a range exposed bake element

Unplug the range or shut off the circuit breakers for the range. 

Open the oven door and remove the oven racks.

Remove the bake element mounting screws.

Pull the element forward to expose the wires connected to the back of the element.

Disconnect the wires, taking care not to let the wires slip through the holes at the back of the oven. If the wires slip through the holes, you’ll have to pull the oven out of the cabinet and remove the back cabinet panel to retrieve them.

Remove the bake element. Use pliers to pull the wires off the bake element if necessary.

Connect the wires to the new bake element.

Push the ends of the element through the holes at the back of the oven and reinstall the mounting screws.

Reinstall the oven racks and close the oven door (or reinstall the oven door if removed in Step 2).

Plug the range back into the electrical wall outlet or turn on the house circuit breakers for the range.

If you pulled out the range to unplug it, push the range into position and ensure that the rear leveling foot properly engages with the anti-tip bracket so the range doesn’t fall forward when you open the oven door and pull out a loaded oven rack.