Insignia NS-F12R6-SS Upper Oscillation Gear Replacement

Unplug your fan.

Remove the 20 mm bolt that fastens the fan ring located at the bottom of the fan cage with a Phillips #3 screwdriver.

Remove the ring that runs around the edge of the fan cage.

Remove the front of the fan cage.

Remove the 8 mm bolt fastening the fan blades to the rotor with a Phillip #3 screwdriver.

Slide the fan blade off the end of the rotor.

Unscrew the four 8 mm bolts that fasten the back of the fan cage back to the motor housing with a Phillips #3 screwdriver.

Pull the back cage off.

Unscrew the 10 mm screw in the center hole of the oscillation knob with a Phillips #3 screwdriver.

Remove the oscillation knob.

Use your fingers to gently pull the power knob directly away from the motor housing.

Unscrew the flat 17 mm nut fastened at the bottom of the power knob with a small crescent wrench.

Remove the four 6 mm bolts and small washers that secure the front face of the motor housing with a Phillips #3 screwdriver and remove the washers.

Pull the front face of the motor housing off toward the front of the rotor.

Remove the 10 mm triangular-headed bolt with a Phillips #3 screwdriver.

Slide the back end of the motor housing away from the front of the rotor.

Remove the small piece of paper hanging on the power button.

Using a Phillips #3 screwdriver, unscrew and remove the 7 mm long bolt and small washer fastening the yellow and green wire to the motor housing support.

Using a Phillips #3 screwdriver unscrew the 13 mm long screw fastening the motor housing support to the oscillation gear box.

Using a Phillips #3 screwdriver, unscrew the three 13 mm long screws fastening the grey plate to the top of the oscillation gear box.

Remove the grey cap covering the oscillation gear box.

Remove the upper oscillation gear.