Removing And Installing The Grille - Panasonic CS-ME7NKE Technical & Service Manual

3-4. Removing and Installing the Grille

3-4-1. Indoor unit types
(CS-ME7NKE, CS-ME9NKE, CS-ME12NKE)
Basically, these models can be installed and wired
without removing the grille. If access to any internal
part is needed, follow the steps as given below.
How to remove the grille
(1) Open the front panel until it is nearly horizontal,
grasp the sections near the front panel arms on
both sides, and then pull towards you to remove
the front panel. (Fig. 16-1)
(2) Remove the 2 screws where the screw covers are
open. Grasp the grille on both bottom sides, and
pull it towards you slightly. (Fig. 17-1)
(3) Press the 3 tabs on the top of the grille to disen-
gage them. (Fig. 17-1)
(4) Pull the grille towards you to remove it. (Fig. 17-1)
How to replace the grille
(1) Insert the bottom of the grille into the frame.
(2) While aligning both edges of the grille with the
frame, move the grille horizontally and insert the
top and bottom into the frame.
(3) Press the grille firmly with your hand to ensure no
gap exists between the frame and grille.
(4) Tighten the 2 screws and close the screw covers.
(5) Grasp the sections near the front panel arms on
both sides, hold the front panel so that it is nearly
horizontal, bring the arm shafts into contact with
the top of the grooves on the right and left sides of
the air conditioner, and then push firmly until the
arm shafts click into place. (Fig. 18-1)
(6) Press the bottom right and left corners of the front
panel to attach it to the indoor unit. (Fig. 19-1)
NOTE
Check that no gap exists between the frame and the
grille.
Front panel
Arm
Grille
Screw
Front panel
9
Fig. 16-1
Flap
Screw cover
Fig. 17-1
Groove
Pin
Arm
Fig. 18-1
Fig. 19-1