PANASONIC MC-V7312 00
Manual de Servicio

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C BLOCK

NOZZLE HOUSING AND NOZZLE HOSE REPLACEMENT
Removal 1. Remove the lower plate as outlined in the LOWER PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION section. 2. Remove the belt and agitator assembly as outlined in the respective sections. 3. Remove the nozzle hose, for nozzle hose replacement by pulling it up out of the nozzle housing and then pulling it, while twisting, out of the tool holder. 4. Remove the headlight assembly and slider support by following the instructions relating to the removal of these items. Pull the headlight wires from the grooves in the nozzle housing. 5. Insert a flat blade screwdriver between the nozzle housing and the plastic shaft, pry out the plastic shaft as illustrated, (Fig. 8). 6. Remove the nozzle housing as illustrated, (Fig 9).
(Fig. 8)

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7. Remove the handle release assembly and furniture guard, (Fig 10). 8. Remove the light cover and window, (Fig. 10) by removing the two (2) screws from the nozzle housing and pushing out on the light cover while depressing the tab that secures it to the nozzle housing. NOTE: If the motor case cover is removed, DO NOT turn vacuum over as the motor may fall out. Installation

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(Fig. 9)

1. Install the window, light cover, handle release assembly, and furniture guard in the new nozzle housing, (Fig. 10). 2. Fit the nozzle from the motor shaft side first, and rotate it into place on the dust container as illustrated, (Fig. 11).
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3. Slide the plastic shaft through the nozzle housing and into the dust container. Make sure that the slot on the bottom of the plastic shaft is down and fitted onto the projection. Place the headlight wires back into their grooves, (Fig. 12). 4. Install the slider support. Install the headlight assembly by following the assembly instructions.
(Fig. 10)

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5. Reassemble the nozzle hose by inserting it into the tool holder then place the other end into the nozzle housing with the tab fitting into the slot.
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6. Install the belt, agitator assembly, and the lower plate according to the respective instructions.

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(Fig. 11)

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