How to change the belt on a tumble dryer

How to change the belt on a tumble dryer
Safety first remove plug from the mains socket
Tools:Phillips & flat screwdriver an 8mm spanner & socket and a pair of pliers
Using the phillips screwdriver remove 2 retaining screws to remove the lid.
From the front give the lid a firm push backwards
Now remove the lid
Remove water container
Remove the 4 retaining screws from the rear of side panels
Remove the retaining screw from the top of side panels
Slide the side panels backwards and remove them
Using the phillips screwdriver remove 2 screws and remove the bearing cover
Using the phillips screwdriver remove 6 screws and remove the heater casing
Casing removed
Using the flat head screwdriver remove the jubilee clip to the recirculating fan
Remove the recirculating fan
Using the 8mm socket remove 4 bolts securing the motor
Remove the wires from the cooling fan housing
Wires removed
Un-clip and remove the cooling fan housing
Remove the inlet ring
Using the pliers remove the corbin clip retaining the cooling fan
Remove the cooling fan
Using an 8mm spanner remove a bolt from belt tensioner and release the other
Release the belt tensioner from the motor
Remove the belt from the tensioner
Remove the belt from the tensioner
Lift the motor and ease the belt between the spindle and the plastic casing
Remove pipe from the water container inlet
Un-clip pipe from the water container housing.
Twist and remove the water container inlet
Remove a pipe from the water container housing
Remove 2 screws securing the water container housing rear
Remove 2 screws at the rear of the side strap
At the drum bearing using the pliers unfold the retaining pin
Remove the retaining pin from the drum spindle
Remove castellated nut
Castellated nut removed
Lift the belt over the back of the drum
Support the drum with a block of wood
Pull the rear casing away from the drum and remove the belt
Take the new belt from its package ensuring its correct for the appliance
Pull the rear casing away from the drum and slide the new belt behind the drum
Slide the belt under the drum
Lift the belt over the drum and locate the drum spindle into the rear casing
Replace castellated nut
Replace retaining pin
Fold retaining pin around castellated nut. Remove the block of wood under drum.
Replace 2 screws at the rear of the side strap
Replace 2 screws securing the water container housing rear
Replace pipe to the water container housing
Replace water container inlet and twist into place
Re clip pipe into the water container housing.
Replace pipe onto the water container inlet
Lift the motor and ease the belt between the spindle and the plastic casing
Using the 8mm socket replace 4 bolts securing the motor
Place the belt over the tensioner pully
Connect the belt to the tensioner pully
Connect the tensioner to the motor
Replace the bolt & tighten both bolts with the 8mm spanner
Replace the cooling fan
Using the pliers replace the corbin clip retaining the cooling fan
Refit the inlet ring
Refit the cooling fan housing
Clip the cooling fan housing into position
Replace the wires into the cooling fan housing
Replace the recirculating fan
Using the flat head screwdriver replace the clip to the recirculating fan
Replace the heater casing
Using the phillips screwdriver replace 6 screws to the heater casing
Refit bearing cover and replace 2 screws
Relocate the side panels at the bottom and slide forward
Replace top retaining screw to side panels
Replace the 4 rear retaining screws to side panels
Replace water container
Refit the lid
Give the lid a firm push forwards until it clicks into place.
Replace the 2 lid retaining screws

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Disclaimer: The information provided has been prepared as a guide only and the steps taken are likely to vary for different appliance models. We strongly recommend using a qualified engineer to undertake major repairs and fault finding.