Introduction
Some of the most important components are secured under the plastic hood. This guide will show you how to properly remove the hood to access the components.
Tools:
- iFixit Opening Tools (1)
- Metal Spudger (1)
- JIS #1 (1)
Step 1 - Head Shell
Image Description: A close-up image of the lower part of a Shark Navigator vacuum cleaner, showing the head where the hose connects. Hands are holding the hose and the vacuum head, suggesting disconnection.
Detach the hose connected on the bottom of the vacuum by pulling it out of the casing.
Step 2
Image Description: Two images showing the vacuum laid on its side. Hands are pressing a black rubberish button on the back of the vacuum head to detach it from the main body.
Lay the vacuum on its side.
Press in the black, rubberish button located on the back of the vacuum to detach the vacuum head from the body.
Step 3
Image Description: An image of the detached vacuum head, flipped over so the brush head (with rollers) is facing upwards.
Flip over the vacuum head so the brush head is facing up.
Step 4
Image Description: Three images demonstrating the removal of the small front wheels. The first highlights the wheels. The second shows a metal spudger being inserted in front of a wheel. The third shows the wheel being pried up.
Remove the small front wheels with a metal spudger by inserting the metal spudger in front of the wheel and slowly prying up. This will free the wheel and reveal the screw beneath it.
Repeat this for the other wheel.
Step 5
Image Description: Two images showing the removal of two 18mm screws from the underside of the vacuum head using a JIS 1 screwdriver. The screws are circled in red in the first image.
Remove the two 18mm screws with a JIS 1 screwdriver.
Step 6
Image Description: Two images showing the removal of four 18mm screws from the top corners and bottom/middle of the vacuum head using a JIS 1 screwdriver. The screw locations are circled in red in the first image.
Remove the four 18mm screws located on the top corners and the bottom/middle of the vacuum head using a JIS 1 screwdriver.
Step 7
Image Description: Two images showing the removal of two 18mm screws from the inside of the large rear wheels using a JIS 1 screwdriver. The screw locations are circled in red in the first image.
Remove the two 18mm screws located on the inside of the large wheels using a JIS 1 screwdriver.
Step 8
Image Description: Three images showing the removal of the plastic cover. The first shows the area where the cover is located. The second and third show a plastic opening tool being used to pry up the cover.
Remove the plastic cover by prying the plastic cover up using a plastic opening tool. ? Prying in multiple locations may be necessary to create separation.
Reassembly
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
Warning
To reduce the risk of electric shock or injury from moving parts, unplug before servicing.
Avertissement
Pour réduire les risques de secousses électriques ou blessures par les pièces mobiles, toujours débrancher l'appareil avant d'effectuer l'entretien.
