I would advise you to ALWAYS to FIRST UNPLUG YOUR VACUUM before beginning any service procedure.1st tune your vacuun over to expose the bottom plate and the brushroll / belt area, and the bottom plate is held on by either screws or clips, remove the bottom plate and tkae of the belt. When you install the belt, place the belt on the brushroll pulley 1st, then if you have a screwfriver with a bend or hook on the end the pull the belt onto the motor shaft then roll the brushroll/belt so theat it makes the belt run straight. Place the bottom plate on the unit and turn it on to make sure the belt stays on and then put in the screw or clips to secure the bottm plate. http://www2.panasonic.com/consumer-electronics/shop/Home-Appliances/Vacuum-Cleaners/Upright-Vacuums.list.75100_11002_7000000000000005702
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