** do I remove the water line from the back of the fridge and do it there? **
Since it is the water pressure getting to the fridge's water valve that is important, yes.
Although if you're replacing the saddle valve anyway, it is academic. Maybe for your own
(and others) curiosity checking it before and after the change might be interesting?
BTW. If you're installing the new valve in a different location than the original, only install
it on the top side of a horizontal pipe or the side of a vertical pipe. Mounting on the underside
can allow sediment to accumulate it it more easily leading to possible water flow problem
again in the future.
JMO
Dan O.
www.Appliance411.com
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