Carefree of Colorado Service
Manual
L
ATITUDE
070005-301r5
9
M
OTOR
/G
EARBOX
R
EPLACEMENT
9. Extend the awning a minimum of 18" to access the screws in the back cover of the motor side head
assembly.
10. Disconnect Power.
CAUTION
When the power is on, the direct response system is active. Movements
during this procedure can cause the awning to attempt to close unexpectedly.
11. Press the roller tube toward the vehicle until the fabric becomes slack.
12. Firmly tie the elbows of the spring arms together. Use a minimum 1/2" rope - do not use bungee cords.
When tying the rope, use a non-slip knot such as a square knot or equivalent.
CAUTION
Failure to secure the arms as described will allow the spring arms to extend
when the motor is detached possibly causing personal injury and damage to the awning.
13. Remove the front cover. The cover snaps onto the rear cover. To remove, press the bottom of the rear
cover until the front cover releases then lift the front cover off. Set part aside.
14. Slide the sensor module out of the rear case. Disconnect the wires attached to the motor and allow the
sensor to hang down on the remaining wires.
15. Remove the screws and bumper from the rear cover and remove the rear cover. Set parts aside.
16. Remove the motor mounting screws and set aside.
17. Slide the motor and gearbox off of the roller tube shaft. Separate the motor and gearbox.
18. Align the gearbox and new motor and insert the motor mount screws through both.
19. Align the gearbox with the roller tube shaft and attach the gearbox and motor with the mounting screws.
NOTE:
It may be necessary to twist the roller tube to align the flats of the shaft with the hole in the gearbox.
20. Attach the motor wires from the module to the motor. Black goes to the top connection, Red goes to
the bottom connection.
21. Attach the rear cover.
22. Slide the sensor module into the rear cover.
23. Snap the front cover onto the rear cover. Hang the cover on the top and swing down until it clicks.
24. Hold the roller tube and remove the ties around the arms. Allow the roller tube to extend out slowly.
25. Restore power and test.
Spring Arms
Firmly Tie Elbows Together
Front
Cover
Motor
Sensor
Rear
Cover
Motor Wires
Top= Black; Bottom = Red
Roller Tube
Shaft
Motor Mount
Screws (x3)
Red
Black
Gearbox
FL018
