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KitchenAid KSB5CR Motor Replacement

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    1. KitchenAid KSB5CR Motor Replacement, Removing the Back Panel Part 1: step 1, image 1 of 3 KitchenAid KSB5CR Motor Replacement, Removing the Back Panel Part 1: step 1, image 2 of 3 KitchenAid KSB5CR Motor Replacement, Removing the Back Panel Part 1: step 1, image 3 of 3
      • Remove the glass container and place the blender upside down on a solid surface.

      • Remove the four rubber feet using the needle nose pliers.

      • Remove the four #7.5 Phillips 25mm screws that were located underneath the rubber feet using the Phillips #2 screwdriver.

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    2. KitchenAid KSB5CR Motor Replacement, Removing the Back Panel Part 2: step 2, image 1 of 1
      • Lift the back panel up, sliding it along the power cord.

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    1. KitchenAid KSB5CR Motor Replacement, Removing the Fan Chassis Part 1: step 3, image 1 of 3 KitchenAid KSB5CR Motor Replacement, Removing the Fan Chassis Part 1: step 3, image 2 of 3 KitchenAid KSB5CR Motor Replacement, Removing the Fan Chassis Part 1: step 3, image 3 of 3
      • Remove the two #5 Phillips 95 mm machine screws using the Phillips #2 screwdriver.

      • Remove the rubber O-ring by lifting it up.

      • Remove the ribbon cable from the chassis by lifting it up.

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    2. KitchenAid KSB5CR Motor Replacement, Removing the Fan Chassis Part 2: step 4, image 1 of 3 KitchenAid KSB5CR Motor Replacement, Removing the Fan Chassis Part 2: step 4, image 2 of 3 KitchenAid KSB5CR Motor Replacement, Removing the Fan Chassis Part 2: step 4, image 3 of 3
      • Unhook the white wire that is looped around the peg by pulling it out of the clip.

      • Repeat this process with the red wire on the other side of the chassis.

      • Remove the end cap using the 8" needle nose pliers.

      • Pull up the fan chassis.

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    3. KitchenAid KSB5CR Motor Replacement, Removing the Fan: step 5, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the fan by lifting it upwards.

      • This step is difficult and requires force. Use of both hands is recommended.

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    1. KitchenAid KSB5CR Motor Replacement, Removing the Metal Cap: step 6, image 1 of 1
      • Use the needle nose pliers to turn the coupling clockwise to loosen it.

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    2. KitchenAid KSB5CR Motor Replacement, Removing the Screws: step 7, image 1 of 1
      • Rotate the blender 90 degrees clockwise.

      • Remove the two #8 Phillips 12 mm screws using the Phillips #2 screwdriver.

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    3. KitchenAid KSB5CR Motor Replacement, Detatching the Wire: step 8, image 1 of 1
      • Slide the knife in the metal loop holding the insulation before the white copper wire, and wiggle the knife back and forth until it loosens.

      • Pull the wire out from the metal loop that you loosened.

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    4. KitchenAid KSB5CR Motor Replacement, Removing the Motor: step 9, image 1 of 1
      • Lift the motor up out of the chassis.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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