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How to Replace the Filament Run-out Sensor Base

[ Manual E2 – How to Replace the Filament Run-out Sensor Base – V1.0 ]


Tools:

① 2mm hex wrench


1. Go to the “Utilities” menu on the screen. Then, from the filament loader page, select the “Unload” button with the proper temperature set for the loaded filament, and wait until the nozzle heats up to the set temperature.


2. Wait until the filament is fully unloaded, then remove the filament.

(If you have filament loaded in the other nozzle, please follow the same steps.)


3. Press the top of the metal quick connector (with two fingers) to remove the guide tube from both the extruder and filament compartment.


4. Use a 2mm hex wrench to remove the three screws (shown below in red) retaining the filament compartment cover. You should now be able to gently lift the cover away from the filament compartment.


5. Use a 2mm hex wrench to remove the screws securing the sensor to the frame.


6. Open the side filament compartment door to access the base plate screw. Remove the base plate screw with a 2mm hex wrench.


7. Prepare a new sensor base by orienting the metal quick connector to face away from the filament compartment. Then, use a 2mm hex wrench to reinstall the retaining screw.


8. Use a 2mm hex wrench to reinstall the run-out sensor and reinstall the retaining screw.


9. Reinstall the three filament compartment retaining screws, then reinstall the guide tube.


[ Manual E2 – How to Replace the Filament Run-out Sensor Base – V1.0 ]


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