Aquabot Parts, Pump ReplacementReplacing Aquabot Parts, the Pump. This is actually an easy installation. TOOLS: Philips and slotted (flat) screwdriver. Small sockets or nutdrivers for the terminal nuts. With the Aquabot upside down and filter bag removed, unscrew two screws holding the white plastic mesh filter screen, then remove the filter screen.
The pump is round and black, sits dead center. 
Move to the motor, locate the terminal cover and remove the screw. It may need to be pried out of some putty. With a small flat screwdriver, scrape out the putty until the terminals are visible. SAVE THE PUTTY. Unscrew the terminal nut and remove the pump wires.
Back to the pump, Remove the outlet covering the impeller on the top of the robot. Under the outlet cover are the four screws that hold the pump in place. remove the pump. DO NOT remove the long screws from the bottom of the pump. They hold the pump casing together
Attach the electrical wires to the motor and repack the terminal well with the putty that you saved. Screw down the terminal cover. Replace the filter screen and the filter bag. If the impeller is broken, pry and pull it off the shaft. It won't come off easy. Push on the replacement impeller. DO NOT test the robot out of water. DO NOT plug in the power cord until the robot is submerged. Test the new pump in the swimming pool or a tub of water.
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