2A. MK3 Extruder disassembly

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MK3 MK3S MK3S+

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Step 1 Tools necessary for this chapter

⬢Needle-nose pliers for cutting zip ties

⬢M3 ネジ向けの 2.5mm 六角レンチ

Step 2 プリンタの準備

始める前に確認すること:

⬢the filament is unloaded from the hotend

⬢プリンターが適切に冷却されていること

⬢プリンタのプラグが抜かれている

⬢you removed the steel sheet

Before you start disassembling the extruder, make sure you have printed all the necessary parts for the upgrade!!!

Step 3 Releasing the cable bundle

⬢Using an Allen key release the M3x40 screw and open the door.

⬢Release two M3x10 screws and remove the extruder-cable-clip. On older printers cut the zip tie.

⬢In case there are zip ties inside the Einsy-case, carefully remove them.

⬢Remove the zip ties on the cable holder.

⬢Remove the textile sleeve (spiral wrap) all the way to the Einsy-case.

Step 4 Unplugging the extruder cables

⬢Open the Einsy-case and follow all the cables from the extruder. Unplug them one by one.

WARNING: some cables have a safety latch, don't pull them! First, push the safety latch to ensure the connector is free to move.

⬢Leave the other cables connected.

Step 5 Removing the filament sensor cable

⬢Release all five screws and remove the X-carriage-back. Be careful with the wires. Disassemble the cable-holder and keep it for the rebuild.

⬢Unplug the connector and remove the filament sensor cable. This cable is no longer needed and will be replaced with a new one.

⬢Carefully separate the cables and push them to sides.

Step 6 Removing the extruder

⬢Release both M3 screws.

⬢Before removing the last screw, hold the extruder as it will fall down.

⬢Carefully lay the extruder on the heatbed and push the cables through the X-axis.

⬢Return to the X-carriage:

⬢Remove the black nylon.

⬢Remove the belt and keep it for later.

⬢Cut the zip ties and remove the carriage completely. For the MK3S you will need a different one.

Step 7 Fans and motor removal

⬢プリントファンを取り外す前に、ノズルファン（ファンシュラウド）が先に取り外されていることを確認します。

⬢Release all screws on both fans and carefully remove them.

⬢アイドラーを固定している両方のネジを外します。

⬢Remove the fan support.

⬢NOW, BE CAREFUL: release all three screws, but keep in mind the motor and the idler including Bondtech gear will fall off!

Step 8 P.I.N.D.A. sensor removal

⬢Release the M3x10 screw.

⬢Remove the P.I.N.D.A. sensor.

Be careful with the wire!

Step 9 Hotend removal

⬢Release both M3 screws and remove the Extruder-cover so you can reach the hotend.

WARNING: Removing hotend from the extruder requires "special" technique, then the hotend slides out quite easily. Don't use excessive force, or you will damage some parts irreversibly!!!

⬢The hotend is removed by inclining and pulling at the same time. See the picture showing the WRONG inclination. This hotend is inclined too much to the front and there is no gap between the hotend and the extruder body. Hotend is partly inside and you won't be able to remove it.

⬢The second picture is showing the CORRECT inclination. The hotend is tilted, but there is a gap between the hotend and the extruder body. You will be able to remove it.

Step 10 PTFEチューブの取り外し

このステップは必須です! MK3S+はMK3に比べて短いPTFEチューブを使用していますので、今すぐ交換しましょう！

⬢黒いプラスチックのコレットをホットエンドに向けて押し下げます。

⬢ホットエンドから古いPTFEチューブを取り外します。

Step 11 新しいPTFEチューブを挿入する

⬢アップグレードパッケージを開封し、新しい（短い）PTFEチューブの入った袋を探します。

⬢新しいPTFEチューブを確認します。両端がきれいであることを確認してください。

⬢さて、いよいよ新しいPTFEチューブを挿入します。端が2つの異なる形状であることに注意してください。

⬢One end of the tube has a "rounded" outer edge. This end must be inside the hotend.

⬢反対側の端をご覧ください、チューブの内側にドリルで内部の穴を処理しています。エッジ内部が「円錐形」になっています。こちら側が、フィラメントがチューブに入ってくる方で、ホットエンドの外側になります。

⬢Push the black collet in. Slide the tube all the way in and hold it!

⬢Using second hand pull the collet out and only then release the tube!!! THIS IS CRUCIAL for the hotend to work properly. The tube must not be able to move in or out!