Disassembly and Cleaning of Series 2033 Bissell Featherweight Stick Bagless Vacuum Cleaner

ID: 149198

Description:

Steps:

1. Find the gray tab, directly above the power switch, where the blue body of the vacuum meets the gray handle extension
2. Lift the tab and pull the gray extension bar away from the blue body

3. Remove the vacuum foot from the main body by gripping each piece firmly and strongly pulling them apart

4. Using a number 2 Phillips head screwdriver, remove the 6 screws from the base plate of the vacuum foot
5. Keep track of the screws for later reassembly

6. Grip the top and bottom plate of the vacuum foot firmly
7. Pull the plates apart until they are completely separated.

8. Use the medium size brush to remove the dirt from plates of the vacuum foots
9. Because there are not electrical parts of the foot, It is okay to rinse the parts with water and let it dry instead of brushing

10. Press the indented side of the center gray latch
11. Using your other hand carefully separate the nozzle form the motor component
12. There may be dirt and debris in the filter nozzle. Separate the parts with the body slightly tilted up to avoid dirt in your work space

13. Firmly pinch the gray center ridge of the filter and pull away from the blue nozzle
14. Be cautious when removing the filter. Dust and dirt will fall out
15. Recommended to do this step over a trashcan or outside

16. Locate the warning sticker on the bottom of the motor component
17. Fold back half the sticker so that it remains attached to only one side of the component
18. Use the scraper to lift one corner of the warning sticker

19. Remove the foam vent filter. Brush with toothbrush or another small, soft bristle brush to dislodge dirt particles

20. Using a number 2 phillips head screwdriver remove all 7 screws from motor component
21. Keep track of the screws for later reassembly

22. With the two halves loosened, pry the halves apart enough to remove the handle extension release tab from the end of the motor component
23. keep track of the latch for later reassembly

24. Firmly grip both sides of the central component with your hands aligned vertically
25. Pry the two halves apart while being sure the bottom half remains flat.

26. Untangle and unwrap any cords and wires from around the motor
27. With the component laying on a flat surface gently lift the motor up and away from the blue plastic

28. Using the small soft bristle brush, gently brush around the motor to dislodge any loose dirt or debris