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Shark Navigator Lightweight Upright Head Shell Replacement

Introduction

Some of the most important components are secured under the plastic hood. This guide will show you how to properly remove the hood to access the components.

What you need

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    • Detach the hose connected on the bottom of the vacuum by pulling it out of the casing.

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    • Lay the vacuum on its side.

    • Press in the black, rubberish button located on the back of the vacuum to detach the vacuum head from the body.

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    • Flip over the vacuum head so the brush head is facing up.

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    • Remove the small front wheels with a metal spudger by inserting the metal spudger in front of the wheel and slowly prying up. This will free the wheel and reveal the screw beneath it.

    • Repeat this for the other wheel.

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    • Remove the two 18mm screws with a JIS 1 screwdriver.

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    • Remove the four 18mm screws located on the top corners and the bottom/middle of the vacuum head using a JIS 1 screwdriver.

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    • Remove the two 18mm screws located on the inside of the large wheels using a JIS 1 screwdriver.

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    • Remove the plastic cover by prying the plastic cover up using a plastic opening tool.

    • Prying in multiple locations may be necessary to create separation.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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I have been doing exactly what the steps require but have not been able to remove the cover. Each time I am able to release one side the other side snaps back and the fixit tools fall out or fall inside.

Please give me any suggestions to accomplish removing the cover. Thank you.

Diane Snelling - Reply

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