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Nerf Recon CS-6 O-Ring Replacement

Introduction

The plunger works with the main spring to launch the dart. The o-ring creates a tight seal to stop air from leaking out when the main spring is compressed. This allows for a more powerful shot.

What you need

  1. Nerf Recon CS-6 O-Ring Replacement, Remove Magazine: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Skip this step if magazine is already removed.

    • Pull slide back.

    • Pull backwards on release buttons and slide magazine out.

    • Push slide back forward and pull trigger.

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  2. Nerf Recon CS-6 O-Ring Replacement, Remove Visible Screws: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Use the Phillips #0 Screwdriver to remove these 9 screws.

    • All screws marked in red are 9.6 mm Phillips #0 screws.

    • Note that left most screw is longer than the rest and is a 18.6 mm Phillips #0 screw.

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  3. Nerf Recon CS-6 O-Ring Replacement, Remove Hidden Screws: step 3, image 1 of 2 Nerf Recon CS-6 O-Ring Replacement, Remove Hidden Screws: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Pull slide back to reveal more screws.

    • Remove these 2 screws.

    • Push slide forward.

    • Pull trigger to release compression of the main spring.

    • Screws are 9.6 mm Phillips #0.

    • Pulling the trigger will keep spring from launching out of the gun when the two halves are separated.

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  4. Nerf Recon CS-6 O-Ring Replacement, Remove Plunger Cap: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the screws on the plunger cap.

    • Tug the plunger cap off.

    • Screws are 9.6 mm Phillips #0.

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  6. Nerf Recon CS-6 O-Ring Replacement, Remove Slide Screws: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the 2 screws on the slide.

    • Screws are 9.6 mm Phillips #0.

    • Hold the two halves of the gun together to prevent any springs from launching out.

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  7. Nerf Recon CS-6 O-Ring Replacement, Split the Gun in Half: step 6, image 1 of 2 Nerf Recon CS-6 O-Ring Replacement, Split the Gun in Half: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Pull the gun apart at the middle seam.

    • Watch for any springs that might launch out.

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  8. Nerf Recon CS-6 O-Ring Replacement, Remove Spring: step 7, image 1 of 2 Nerf Recon CS-6 O-Ring Replacement, Remove Spring: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Pull the spring out the back of the gun.

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  9. Nerf Recon CS-6 O-Ring Replacement, Removing Plunger Guide: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the plunger guide straight up out of the gun.

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  10. Nerf Recon CS-6 O-Ring Replacement, Remove Plunger: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Pull the plunger out the back of the gun off of the inner piece.

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  11. Nerf Recon CS-6 O-Ring Replacement, Remove Other Half of Plunger: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Pull the remaining half of the plunger out the back of the gun.

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  12. Nerf Recon CS-6 O-Ring Replacement, Removing O-Ring: step 11, image 1 of 1
    Tool used on this step:
    Tweezers
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    • Use tweezers to lift the O-Ring out of groove.

    • Replace with new O-Ring.

    • Optional: add a small amount of a lubricant safe for the O-Ring such as petroleum jelly.

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Conclusion

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

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Ace Hardware 1/16x13/16x1/16 #37 R-80 O-Ring fits

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