Product review (5 stars): this part works.
OK. so it is a Latch mechanism for a washing machine. Very exciting. However it solves the issue on my LG washer throwing a DE error and not working.  one note, you DONT need the tools here. you can actually fix this without having to remove the seal at all. go in from the top.  It is just a few screws on the top back of the washer then the top slides back a few inches and lifts off. remove the screws on the latch itself then you can reach inside the front from the top and unplug it and replace it that way. Way easier in my opinion than dealing with the seal and less risky.