Ninja AF161 Max XL Fan Replacement

The back vent cover is directly above where the power cord protrudes.

Use a Phillips #2 screwdriver to unscrew and remove four 1 cm screws from the panel.

Once unscrewed, remove all four screws in order to remove the back vent cover.

After you have the vent removed, you will see two 2.2 cm screws holding the casing in. Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the two screws.

Use the a plastic opening tool or a similar object to wedge between the silver top and black rim.

Pry all four sides towards the middle with a plastic opening tool to release the tabs.

Unscrew the four 2.2 cm screws with a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

Lay the air fryer on its side.

Remove six 1.4 cm screws with the TR15 Torx Security Screwdriver.

Keep the device on its side, and unscrew and remove two 1.4 cm screws with a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

The lid can now be lifted off. Remove by prying the bottom apart and lifting.

Pinch the white tab and wire head together and pull to release the connector.

Remove the two 4.7 cm screws and washers using a Phillips #1 screwdriver, and then remove the silver piece on top of the motor.

Simply lift the motor up and gently place it to the side.

Remove the three 1.4 cm screws, washers, and rubber pieces from the triangular metal piece using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

Remove the triangular metal piece from the device.

Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the four 2.2 cm screws that secure the top of the device to its base.

Once the screws have been removed, gently lift the top of the device off of its base.

Flip the device upside down.

Use a 10 mm hex nut screwdriver to remove the 1.4 cm bolt behind the heating plate.

Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the 1.4 cm screw that secures the heating element.

Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the 1.4 cm screw on the metal dome of the device.

Lift the metal dome piece up.

Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the mounting screw and piece.

Lift the metal dome piece to remove the second fan.