Finished! How to remove the water filter on the front of the refrigerator compartment using the “slide out” method – Open the filter compartment on the front of the refrigerator and remove the filter. Discard the old filter. Next, slide the new filter into the compartment and back into place.inished! How to remove the water filter on the front of the refrigerator compartment using the “slide out” method – Open the filter compartment on the front of the refrigerator and remove the filter. Discard the old filter. Next, slide the new filter into the compartment and back into place.