1. Remove the SPDF front cover. (SPDF Front Cover)

  2. Remove the SPDF rear cover. (SPDF Rear Cover)

  3. Remove the original feed unit. (Original Feed Unit)

  4. Remove the SPDF inner cover [A].

    Lift the back of the SPDF inner cover [A] while raising the original tray [B], and then slide the SPDF inner cover toward the back of the SPDF unit.

  5. Release the four hooks in the order shown below, and then remove the ferrite core [B] from the holder to disconnect the FFC [A].

  6. Release the routed harnesses from the harness guide [A], and then remove it.

  7. Remove the gear bracket [A].

  8. Remove the gears [A].

    Do not remove the gear [B] (this prevents inner pin [C] from falling into the machine).

  9. Open the SPDF unit [A] while holding the gear [B] by hand, and open the scanning guide plate (rear side) [C] by pulling the release lever [D].

    • Hold the gear [B]. It is not fastened, and it may drop into the machine.
    • Open the scanning guide plate (rear side) [C] before replacing the CIS unit. Otherwise, the surface could be damaged.

  10. Pull out the CIS unit [A] from the SPDF unit.

    • The CIS unit can be easily removed by pushing it from behind.