Changing the Cable

PLEASE NOTE: If your are in anyway unsure of any of the steps listed below. Please consult a qualified electrician and always remove the plug from the socket before commencing work.







1. Start by detaching your Dyson's cyclone/bin assembly.


2. Then unlatch the pre motor filter cover.


3. Underneath the cover you will find the blue/yellow pre motor filter. Which can now be removed.


4. Remove the wheels by placing a large flat screwdriver into the gap between the DC08's body and the wheel. Ensure that the screwdriver is placed as close to the centre as possible before prising the wheel off.


5. Using a Torx T15 screwdriver. Remove the six retaining screws holding the upper motor cover in place.


6. Then split the upper motor cover from the lower motor cover. Take a moment to examine the layout of the motor and cable inside the casing.


7. From the inside of the upper motor cover. Press out the cable collar.


8. Spread the cable collar open to allow the plug to pass through the upper motor cover.


9. Pull the cable rewind cassette out of it's seating.


10. Finally disconnect the brown (Live) and blue (Neutral) cable wires.


Reassembly is a simple matter of reversing the steps listed above.