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Ryobi P517 Housing Assembly Replacement

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Last updated on May 15, 2024

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25 - 45 minutes

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Introduction

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Use this guide to remove the housing assembly of your Ryobi P517 reciprocating saw.

The housing assembly is the plastic outer shell of the saw that contains and protects the device's inner components. The housing assembly needs to be removed to access the inner components of the saw, such as the trigger assembly and the motor. A poorly assembled housing assembly can allow debris and/or moisture to enter and cause damage to the electrical components of the saw. Additionally, the housing assembly provides structure to the device, so its integrity is essential for user experience.

Before reading this guide, please review the Ryobi P517 Troubleshooting Page to ensure that your issue cannot be resolved externally, without removing the housing assembly. Remove the blade and battery from the saw before beginning the housing assembly removal process.

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1. Step 1 Battery
  Position the saw so you can access the button-clips on both sides of the battery.
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2. Step 2
  Press and hold the button-clip on both sides and take the battery out.
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1. Step 3 Housing Assembly
  Lay the saw flat so the left side is facing up.
  
  Remove the grey orbital button by twisting it counterclockwise.
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2. Step 4
  Remove the rubber boot from the device by peeling it from back to front.
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4. Step 5
  Flip the saw so its right side is facing up.
  
  Remove the 10 mm screw using a Torx T27H screwdriver.
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5. Step 6
  Grab the black shoe assembly and pull it out from the front of the saw.
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6. Step 7
  Remove the two 12.5 mm screws from the front of the guide plate using the Torx T10H screwdriver.
  
  Then remove the guide plate.
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7. Step 8
  Flip the saw so its right side is facing up.
  
  Use the Torx T15H screwdriver to remove the eleven 18.1 mm screws from the housing assembly.
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9. Step 9
  Refer to the diagram provided to identify the gear case.
  
  Use a Torx T15H screwdriver to remove the four 30.7 mm screws that are holding the housing assembly with the gear case assembly and gear case cover.
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10. Step 10
  Pull apart the two sides of the housing.
  
  If the housing assembly does not come apart easily, do not try to force the pieces apart or else you may damage it. Ensure that all screws have been removed.
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11. Step 11
  Refer to the diagram on the device page to locate the trigger-switch, circuit board, and contact plate assembly. Each of these parts is connected by wires.
  
  Remove the switch, circuit board, and contact plate holder assembly from the housing assembly.
  
  Gently remove the switch by taking out the wiring from the assembly. Rough handling of the wiring could damage it and require it to be replaced.
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12. Step 12
  Lift and remove the gear case from the housing assembly and ensure that there are no parts remaining in housing assembly.
  
  Ensuring the motor remains attached to the gear case to ease reassembly.
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