Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe NV500 Roller Brush Belt Replacement Guide
Introduction
This guide provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the roller brush belt in the Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe NV500 vacuum cleaner. A worn or broken belt can prevent the roller brush from rotating correctly, impacting the vacuum's cleaning performance. Replacing the belt is a common maintenance task that can restore proper function.
The process requires specific tools to safely disassemble and reassemble the vacuum cleaner's brush roll housing.
Tools Required
- Metal Spudger
- Phillips #1 Screwdriver
- iFixit Opening Tools (or similar plastic prying tools)
Replacement Steps
Step 1: Locate the Roller Brush
Lay the vacuum cleaner on its side or back by hand to access the underside. Locate the roller brush assembly, which is typically housed at the bottom front of the vacuum cleaner head.
Step 2: Remove the Wheels
Identify the wheels on the sides of the vacuum cleaner head. Insert the metal spudger into the gap between the inside of a wheel and the plastic body of the vacuum cleaner. Apply outward pressure with the spudger, pushing it away from the vacuum body, to disengage the wheel and pop it out. Repeat this process for the wheel on the opposite side.
Step 3: Remove Enclosure Screws
Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, locate and remove the six screws securing the roller brush enclosure. These screws are typically visible on the underside of the vacuum head.
Step 4: Loosen the Roller Brush Enclosure
Locate the blue fulcrum or connecting piece that joins the bottom and main body sections of the vacuum cleaner. Gently move this piece back and forth. This action helps to loosen any tight seals or crevice between the two halves of the roller brush enclosure, making it easier to open.
Step 5: Pry Open the Enclosure
Insert a plastic opening tool (like an iFixit Opening Tool) into the seam or crevice between the blue and dark grey plastic frames that enclose the roller brush. Carefully apply outward force along the entire gap, working your way around the enclosure, to gently separate the two plastic frames.
Step 6: Remove the Top Enclosure Frame
Once the enclosure is pried open, lift the grey plastic frame (the top half of the enclosure) off the bottom section of the vacuum cleaner. Place this removed frame onto a flat, stable surface.
Step 7: Remove the Old Belt from the Roller Brush
With the top frame removed, you can now access the roller brush. Lift the roller brush slightly upwards with your hand. Using your other hand, grasp one side of the black roller brush belt and carefully pull it over the end of the roller brush to remove it.
Step 8: Remove the Belt from the Motor and Reassemble
Remove the old roller brush belt completely by sliding it off the motor shaft. To reassemble your Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe NV500, follow these steps in reverse order, ensuring the new belt is correctly seated on both the roller brush and the motor, and that all screws are reinstalled securely.
Guide ID: 98443 - Draft: 2020-05-29
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Document generated on 2020-11-19 08:43:49 AM (MST)
