iRobot Roomba 4160 Brush Replacement
Written By: noah falck
Introduction
The brush replacement consists of two brushes: the rubber brush and the wire brush. These brushes can get tangled with hair and dirt easily, so it is important to replace them every now and then.
Step 1: Brush Guard
Preparation: Make sure the Roomba is turned off to prevent injury. ⚠️
Turn the Roomba upside down so that the underside is exposed. The wheels and brushes should be visible.
Identify the brush guard, which is the black rectangular frame that the metal rods are attached to.
[Visual Description: The underside of the iRobot Roomba 4160 is shown, revealing the main brush assembly. The brushes are a combination of yellow and black bristles. A black rectangular frame, the brush guard, is visible, with yellow tabs on either side.]
Step 2: Releasing the Brush Guard
Locate the 2 small rectangular yellow tabs on either side of the brush guard, directly adjacent to the blue flap.
Place index fingers on both tabs, and apply slight pressure in the direction of the yellow battery pack.
While you are applying pressure, the guard should hinge up in the direction of the yellow battery pack.
[Visual Description: Hands are shown pressing the yellow tabs on both sides of the brush guard. The brush guard is shown beginning to hinge upwards.]
Step 3: Removing the Brush Guard
After the guard hinges up, lift the guard up and away from the Roomba.
[Visual Description: The brush guard is shown hinged open, and hands are lifting it clear of the Roomba's main body.]
Step 4: Removing the Wire Brush
Remove the wire brush by grabbing it by the yellow plastic part of the brush.
Pull the brush upwards until it comes out.
[Visual Description: Hands are shown gripping the yellow plastic end of the wire brush assembly, preparing to pull it out.]
Step 5: Removing the Rubber Brush
Remove the rubber spinning brush by grabbing it by the rubber part on both ends.
Pull the brush upwards until it dislodges.
[Visual Description: Hands are shown gripping the rubber spinning brush on both ends, preparing to pull it upwards.]
Reassembly
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
