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PRODUCTS AFFECTED / SERIAL NUMBERS AFFECTED:

Color imageRUNNER C5180 Series / All
SUBJECT:

Disassembling and Reassembling a Complete Fixing Assembly for the

Color imageRUNNER C5180 Series Engines

GENERAL:
This Technical Publication is to inform field personnel about the proper procedure to disassemble and
reassemble a fixing assembly for the Color imageRUNNER C5180 Series copiers.
DETAILS:
Presently, the complete fixing assembly for the iRC5180 series cannot be obtained as a completed unit.
When it requires replacement, the existing fixing assembly must be removed from the copier, disassembled
and some of the old parts reassembled onto the new Fixing Unit (known as the Twin Belt Assembly) part
number FM3-0691-000.
PROCEDURE:
Prior to performing the following procedure, it must be emphasized that all parts removed from the old
Twin Belt Assembly must be retained as they will be used to assemble a completed fixing assembly. Should
any of these parts require replacement, a list of available service parts is included at the end of this
Technical Publication.
1.

Properly turn off the copier and open the left side fixing door. Slide out the fixing assembly and let it
cool down.

2.

Remove the large black rear cover (two screws) which conceals the Fixing Drive Assembly, part
number FM2-5684-000. When removed, unplug the connector and remove the three screws. See
Figures 1 and 2.

Figure 1
Remove the 2 screws and
connector.

Figure 2
Remove 1 screw located on the bottom of the
Fixing Drive. It is accessed from the interior of
the copier. This picture is of the screw as viewed
from the inside of the equipment.

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Carefully remove the flexible black Panel Mount Cover part number FC7-2737-000 and unplug the
three connectors on top of the Fixing Drive Assembly. See Figure 3.

Figure 3
4.

Remove the two (2) plastic E-Rings, part number XD2-1100-642 and slide the metal bracket to the right
towards the Twin Belt Assembly as shown in Figures 4 and 5.

Figure 4
Before removal of E-Rings and bracket movement.

Figure 5
After removal of E-Rings and bracket movement.

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Remove the Fixing Drive Assembly from the Fixing Unit. See Figure 6.

Figure 6
6.

Remove the two (2) screws holding the Fixing Assembly to the drawer assembly and set the Fixing
Assembly on a level area so there is room to disassemble the Fixing Assembly.

7.

Remove the Pre-Fixing Cover (black side cover), part number FC7-0655-000 by removing the two
screws, taking note that one screw is a step screw. See Figures 7 and 8.

Figure 7
Before removal of the Pre-Fixing Cover

Figure 8
After removal of the Pre-Fixing Cover

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Remove the IH Heater Unit wire harness by removing the top mounted two (2) screws and move it over
to the left. See Figure 9.

Figure 9
9.

Remove the IH Heater Assembly, part number FM2-5379-000, by removing the screw which holds the
Coil Positioning Plate, part number FL2-4749-000 and carefully slide the heater towards the right to free
it from the roller bearings that it is mounted onto. See Figures 10 and 11.

Coil Positioning Plate

Figure 10

Figure 11

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Next will be the removal of the Fixing Belt Mount Sensor Assembly. This is accomplished by
unplugging the two (2) connectors shown in Figure 12 and routing the wires out of the Upper Fixing
Cable Guide shown in Figure 13. Slide the Upper Fixing Cable Guide towards the left to remove it.
Then remove the two (2) screws shown in Figure 14 and remove the Fixing Belt Mount Sensor
Assembly. Remove the screw shown in Figure 15 and remove the black plastic piece. This will make it
easier to remove a screw later in the procedure. See Figure 15.

Figure 12

Figure 13
Upper Fixing Cable Guide

Figure 14
Fixing Belt Mount Sensor Assembly

Figure 15

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Turn the Fixing unit around so that the paper exit side is facing you. The wire harness guide will have to
be moved out of the way, to make it easier to remove the Fixing Belt Control Motor Assembly and
Pressure Belt Control Motor assembly. Remove the two (2) connectors and the screw shown in Figure
16 and slide the wire harness downward. See Figure 17.

Figure 16
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Figure 17

Turn the Fixing unit around so that the paper inlet side is facing you. Remove the pressure spring and
unplug the connector. See Figure 18.

Remove

Figure 18

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Figure 19 below shows the Fixing Belt Control Motor Assembly and Pressure Belt Control Motor
Assembly ready for removal. Only four (4) screws need to be removed to detach the assemblies from the
Fixing Unit.

Figure 19
14.

Remove the four (4) screws shown. See Figures 20-22.

Figure 20

Figure 21

Figure 22

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Carefully lift and twist the assembly off the main body of the Fixing Unit. At this point all the
components that were removed are ready to be installed on the new Fixing Unit. The following photos
show the Fixing Belt Control Motor and Pressure Belt Control Motor Assembly removed from the
Fixing Unit. See Figures 23 and 24.

Figure 23

16.

Figure 24

When reassembling the Fixing Unit, ensure that the sensor arms from the Fixing Belt Control Motor and
Pressure Belt Control Motor Assemblies are sitting on top of the blocks. Failure to do so will cause them
to break. See Figures 25 and 26.
Sensor Arms on top of the blocks

Figure 25
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Figure 26

Remember that after all work has been completed on the Fixing Assembly and the copier is warmed up
and in a READY TO COPY state you must run the following in service modes.
a.
b.
c.
d.

COPIER > FUNCTION > FIXING > FIX-UHP-S > OK

COPIER > FUNCTION > FIXING > FIX-LHP-S > OK
COPIER > COUNTER > DRBL-1 > FIX-BLT-U > CLEAR
COPIER > COUNTER > DRBL-1 > FIX-BLT-L > CLEAR

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SERVICE PARTS:
The following parts are being referenced here for purposes of lost or broken parts during a rebuild.

Old

Description

Part Number

P.C. Page

Fixing Unit

FM3-0691-000

2-96, 97

Fixing Belt Mount Sensor Assy.

FM2-9501-000

2-96, 97

Heater Assembly

FM2-5379-000

2-96, 97

Fixing Belt Cont. Motor Assy.

FM2-9499-000

2-96, 97

Pressure Belt Cont. Motor Assy.

FM2-9500-000

2-96, 97

Fixing Drive Assy.

FM2-5684-000

2-96, 97

Panel Mount Cover

FC7-2737-000

2-96, 97

Pre-Fixing Cover

FC7-0655-000

2-96, 97

Coil Positioning Plate

FL2-4749-000

2-96, 97

IH Cable Guide 3

FC7-4222-000

2-96, 97

Gear Cover

FC6-8757-000

2-96, 97

New
2

Old
New

Old
New

Old
New

Old
New

Old
New

Old
New

Old
New

Old
New

10

Old
New

11

Old
New

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