Shark Flex DuoClean Motor Replacement
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Last updated on Oct 2, 2019
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Introduction
Go to step 1 ↓If you need to replace the motor of your Shark Flex DuoClean, follow this guide. To remove the motor, soldering skills are required. See this guide for soldering instructions.
What you need
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Open the garage door by sliding both of the release buttons away from you.
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Lift off the garage door.
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Remove the plastic screw covering using a metal spudger by pushing the sharp side into the crevice and prying the cover out.
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Turn the T10 Security Torx screwdriver counterclockwise to remove the 15mm screw.
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Remove the four 15 mm T10 screws on the underside of the vacuum.
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Using the plastic spudger, pry the back seam of the top component to pop it off the vacuum.
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Orient the vacuum so you are looking down at the open garage of the vacuum.
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Using your right hand, rotate the top of the silver motor towards the brush roll of the vacuum so the motor fits through the opening.
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With both thumbs, push the gear on the right side of the motor into the vacuum. The motor should pop out.
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Slowly pull the motor out of the vacuum base and reveal the electrical cords.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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Can this motor we test it before taking it out
Can this motor be tested before taking it out?
How do I know if the motor is burned out
