Part 2: Maintenance 3. Replacing the Cable Unit
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(6) Remove the four bolts (M3×8) from the receptacle and remove the receptacle from the
base connector plate.
Receptacle
4-M3×8
Ground wires
Pneumatic tube joints
(7) Disconnect the ground wires and pneumatic tubes from the base connector plate.
Each pneumatic tube can be pulled out by first pushing the fitting release ring. The
ground wire terminals are fastened with bolts (M4
×
8).
(8) Open the arm top cover (refer to chapter 2. Opening the Covers). Be careful not to
pull the arm top cover off forcibly since the strain on the connected cables may cause
wire disconnection. Also, pay attention to and remember the approximate cable
arrangement so that the cables can be reconnected similarly after the unit replacement.
(9) Using either a spanner (double side 51mm wide) or pair of pliers, loosen the duct
joint.
Duct joint