Dyson DC28 Animal Air Muscle Assembly Replacement

Lay the vacuum on its side to allow for easy access to the bottom of the cleaner head.

Unlock the sole plate by using a quarter or other flat tool to turn the three plastic bolts counter-clockwise, as indicated on the sole plate.

Gently pull off the sole plate

Remove the dust collector using the red button located at the top of the bin

Flip the vacuum over to allow for easy access to bottom.

Identify the 6 screws.

Remove the six 9mm screws using T15 Torx Screwdriver.

Gently remove the drive cover.

Remove the drive assembly.

Grab the hose by hard plastic base.

Pull firmly to remove it from the holder.

Firmly grab top section of the hose and remove from the holder.

Remove section of the hose from the vacuum.

Go to the wheel on the right side of the vacuum.

Remove the cap of wheel by sliding in a small metal spudger or flat head screwdriver and gently prying up.

Use the pointed end of a metal spudger to pull off the e-clip.

Pull the wheel off of the axel.

Remove the axel piston from axel.

Use the wire cutters to cut the zip tie holding the tube on.

Gently pry and pull the tube off of the nub.

Use a flat head screwdriver or metal spudger to push the plastic out of the way and remove the air muscle.

Remove the air muscle from the rest of the vacuum.