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iRobot Roomba 860 Side Wheel Assembly Replacement

iRobot Roomba 860 Side Wheel Assembly Replacement

Ryan Murphy

Ryan Murphy and 2 other contributors

Last updated on June 22, 2017

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  1. iRobot Roomba 860 Side Wheel Assembly Replacement, Debris Extractors: step 1, image 1 of 2 iRobot Roomba 860 Side Wheel Assembly Replacement, Debris Extractors: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • To remove the debris extractor, first begin by removing and emptying the trash bin.

    • Push down and pull out on the silver button located on the top of the Roomba in the back.

    • The trash bin should then slide out.

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  2. iRobot Roomba 860 Side Wheel Assembly Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 iRobot Roomba 860 Side Wheel Assembly Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • With the Roomba upside down, locate the two yellow buttons by the extractor.

    • To open the flap holding the extractos in place, pinch the two yellow buttons together towards the center and pull up on the flap at the same time

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  4. iRobot Roomba 860 Side Wheel Assembly Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 3 iRobot Roomba 860 Side Wheel Assembly Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 3 iRobot Roomba 860 Side Wheel Assembly Replacement: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • Once the flap is open, grab the yellow end of the dark gray extractor and pull up slightly.

    • After lifting it up about an inch, pull it out towards one of the side wheels.

    • The extractor should slide out with ease. Repeat the same procedure for the light gray debris extractor.

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  5. iRobot Roomba 860 Side Wheel Assembly Replacement, Side Wheel Assembly: step 4, image 1 of 2 iRobot Roomba 860 Side Wheel Assembly Replacement, Side Wheel Assembly: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • To remove the Side Wheel Assembly, start by locating 2 15mm Phillips #2 Point screws above the wheels.

    • Remove the screws and pull up on the plate surrounding the side wheels.

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    • Locate and remove 3x Phillips #0 Point Screws located behind the yellow side brush, bottom let corner of heel assembly, and on the outside of the wheel assembly.

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    • With all the screws removed, lift up on the side wheel assembly to remove it from the Roomba housing.

    • The other wheel can be removed and replaced the same way

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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