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Rival CM4015 Water Tubes Replacement

Introduction

The Rival single cup coffee maker has water tubes that a prone to leaking. If boiling water runs through the tubes for too long, they can come loose and leak water. The tubes are held in by a simple spring that can be loosened by hand.

What you need

  1. Rival CM4015 Water Tubes Replacement, Base Plate: step 1, image 1 of 2 Rival CM4015 Water Tubes Replacement, Base Plate: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the three 16 mm tri-point screws from the base plate.

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  2. Rival CM4015 Water Tubes Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Rival CM4015 Water Tubes Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the base plate by pressing the plastic body away from the metal plate with your thumbs.

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  3. Rival CM4015 Water Tubes Replacement, Power Button: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the 8mm Phillips screw that attaches the power button to the inside of the coffee maker.

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  4. Rival CM4015 Water Tubes Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Rival CM4015 Water Tubes Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Use a flat head screwdriver to pry the power button from its slot in the body of the device.

    • Make sure the tool is pressed securely under the plastic clip, in order to not break it.

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  5. Rival CM4015 Water Tubes Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Rival CM4015 Water Tubes Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Clean both the button and its slot before replacing the power button.

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  7. Rival CM4015 Water Tubes Replacement, Heating Element: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two 8 mm Phillips screws from the plastic body.

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  8. Rival CM4015 Water Tubes Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Rival CM4015 Water Tubes Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the two 8 mm Phillips screws from the chassis of coffee maker.

    • Pull back the metal backing from the plastic body.

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  9. Rival CM4015 Water Tubes Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 3 Rival CM4015 Water Tubes Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 3 Rival CM4015 Water Tubes Replacement: step 8, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the four 8 mm Phillips screws from the inner plastic body.

    • You will need a long, thin Phillips screw driver to get this deep into the device.

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  10. Rival CM4015 Water Tubes Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 Rival CM4015 Water Tubes Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • Flip the device upside down and remove the outer plastic body from the device by pulling straight up.

    • Take your time to make sure the thin cables within the device don't tear.

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  11. Rival CM4015 Water Tubes Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two 8 mm Phillips screws from the metal backing.

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  12. Rival CM4015 Water Tubes Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the 4 springs holding the water tubes by squeezing the 2 prongs together.

    • You may also use pliers for this step if the springs are too strong.

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  13. Rival CM4015 Water Tubes Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 1

    • Bend the heating element back and forth to wiggle the water tubes loose from the plastic.

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  14. Rival CM4015 Water Tubes Replacement, Water Tubes: step 13, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two rubber water tubes from the heating element by firmly pulling each at a 90 degree angle from the socket.

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Conclusion

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

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