Ridgid R175RNE Cylinder O-Rings Replacement - iFixit Repair Guide

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Introduction

If your Ridgid R175RNE nailer is firing sluggishly or not at all, then either the driver cylinder or driving blade O-rings may be worn out. Follow this guide to replace the driver cylinder O-rings.

The driver cylinder O-rings are what allows the cylinder to smoothly slide back and forth after the driving blade is fired.

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Step 1 Top Cap

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Disconnect the nailer from the air compressor before beginning.
Use a 5/32" Allen wrench to remove the four 25 mm screws that secure the top cap.
Remove the top cap.

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Step 2 Driver Cylinder O-Rings

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Disconnect the nailer from the air compressor before beginning.
Remove the driver cylinder and place the nailer body to the side.
Take note of the orientation the plastic ring is on the cylinder.

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Step 3

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Take your o-ring pick or flathead and gently slide the tip under the O-ring.
Stretch it only as far as to remove it from its indentation.
Repeat with other four O-rings starting, from top to bottom.
There should be 5 O-rings in total.

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Conclusion

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

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