Introduction
Dyson DC14 models come in two variants; with and without a clutch. For those without a clutch, a single drive belt connects the motor directly to the brush so the brush rotates continuously whenever the motor is on.
For those models with a clutch, the brush roller can be engaged or disengaged with a switch; "bare floors" vs. "carpets" settings. On the carpets setting, the clutch is only engaged when the vacuum is tilted down from the upright position.
This guide is also applicable to the DC07 and DC33 models.
What you need
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Place vacuum face down.
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Remove the u-bend pipe that connects the canister to the telescopic wand by pressing the release button and pulling straight out.
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Pull the clear hose out of the gasket on the right side of the vacuum under the axle.
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Pull the hose straight back towards you.
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Remove the three T15 torx screws that secure the cover to the brush clutch belt.
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Pull the cover of the brush clutch belt out towards you.
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Pull belt to the right to remove the belt from the brush clutch axle.
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Two clips secure the clutch knob to the clutch assembly. They can be identified by the half moon cutouts in the interior wall of the clutch knob.
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Pry the knob off with a flat blade screwdriver.
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Slide the knob off the clutch.
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Grasp the drive belts and use them as a handle to pull the clutch out of the housing.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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Clutch belts are tight. There is a commonly available lifter tool to pull the belts far enough to remove and insert the beater bar. I would have been in trouble if I hadn't been able to makeshift a lifter with an L shaped hex wrench and a pair of vice grips to hold onto it.
