Removing the Jura IMPRESSA J5 brewing unit (brewgroup) - iFixit Repair Guide

Introduction

These instructions tell you how to extract the brewing unit.

What you need

Step 1 Jura Capresso IMPRESSA J5 opening procedure

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Unplug the power cord!
Remove the water tank and the drip tray. Remove all coffee beans from the storage container.

Step 2

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Flip open the lid of the bean compartment.
Unscrew the two slotted screws inside the bean compartment. The screws have a rubber washer and will not come out completely.
Remove the bean compartment.

Step 3

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The top cover is fastened with oval head screws. Unscrew them.
These screws have an oval head that makes them look like rivets (picture 2). You need to use a special bit - also available at iFixit - for their removal. Here a DIY guide. If the right bit is not available, it could be done with a pair of needle nose pliers. Jura wants to keep us out of our own machines!!!

Step 4

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Also remove the two oval head screws underneath the ground coffee compartment lid.

Step 5

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Now you can pry up the top cover all around.
Remove the top cover. This often requires a little force.
Use plastic tools to avoid scratching your device.

Step 6

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Turn the device with the back facing you.
Turn the Jura label a few degrees counterclockwise. If it's hard to do, use a small suction cup.
Remove the Jura label.

Step 7

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Underneath the label you will find two Torx T15 screws. Remove them.
Carefully pull the top of the chrome cover slightly outwards, then push it down and put it aside.

Step 8

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Remove the Torx T15 screw on the side panel with the water tank.

Step 9

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Pull the right side panel slightly towards the back.
Remove the side panel.

Step 10

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Pull the left side panel slightly towards the back and remove it.

Step 11 Removing the Jura IMPRESSA J5 brewing unit (brewgroup)

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The brewing unit is on the left side of the machine.

Step 12

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The cover over the brewing unit is only lightly gripped. Lift it out.

Step 13

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In this image the brewing unit has been removed already to show you how it is connected.
Two Torx T15 machine screws
One Torx T15 screw
The hot water connection is plugged in.
The hose for the coffee spout is connected above.

Step 14

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Unscrew the two Torx T15 machine screws.
Unscrew the lower Torx T15 screw near the hot water inlet pipe.
Pull off the coffee dispensing pipe.

Step 15

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First pull the brewing unit outward slightly at the base, lift it out with a downward motion.
If you want to disassemble the brewing unit for maintenance or cleaning, use these oder these instructions.

Conclusion

Work your way through the instructions in reverse to re-assemble the device.

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