Miele SGSG1 Vacuum Cleaner Cable Reel Repair

ID: 213438

Description: The cable reel no longer locks automatically,...

Steps:

1. The lid is unfortunately already missing from this device. It still works, however.
2. Insert a flathead screwdriver into the hole under the flap hinge and pry it upwards to release it. Lift off the flap.

3. Carefully pry out both buttons with a flathead screwdriver.

4. Remove the 7 Torx20 screws

5. Pry open the housing at the handle.

6. Removing the electronics requires some force as the electrical connector must be disconnected in the process.

7. Remove one more Torx T20 screw.
8. The engine cover can now be lifted off.

9. Bend the small hook aside to remove the reel.
10. Disconnect the cable from the motor.

11. Bend open the clips.
12. The tips of the two pins must be squeezed together from the bottom and pressed upward to release. This is not very easy. Proceed with caution.
13. Roller for securing the cable.
14. This small metal tab had broken off. As a result, it could no longer press the roller for securing the cable into the correct position.

15. The broken-off tab was still inside the vacuum cleaner housing.
16. Glued it back on with superglue. To reinforce it, I added cornstarch to the very thin superglue. This creates a bead that provides more surface area for the adhesive and is more stable.
17. The caster can now press the glued part back into position.

18. Overview of all parts.