Shark Navigator Lightweight Upright Hose Replacement
This guide will show how to properly remove the vacuum hose from the Shark Navigator Lightweight Upright.
Written By: Kahye Yu
Source: iFixit
Introduction
A damaged hose will not allow the vacuum to work properly. This guide will show how to detach the hose from the vacuum.
Step 1: Hose
The process involves locating a tab below the handle, pressing it with a thumb, and pulling the hose connector downwards to detach it from the vacuum body.
- Locate the upper connection of the hose found directly below the base of the handle. Push in the tab on the outside of the tube with your thumb.
- Pull down on the tube while maintaining pressure on the tab.
- Separate the upper connection of the tube from the housing, releasing the hose.
Step 2
The lower attachment of the hose is located in the bottom left corner. Pull the hose downwards towards the floor to release it from its guide.
- Locate the lower attachment of the hose found in the bottom left corner.
- Pull the hose down towards the floor, releasing the hose from the hose guide.
Step 3
Pull upwards firmly on the hose pipe on the right side of the vacuum. Then, lift the hose pipe upwards and through the plastic guide ring.
- Pull up on the hose pipe located on the right side of the vacuum firmly.
- Lift the hose pipe upwards and all the way through the plastic guide ring.
Reassembly
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
