How can I remove the tubing? I read somewhere that there is a "small slit" on the hood, but I have searched inside and out and I can't find one. Thanks
1250205
On mine the slit is in one end of the tubing buried under the white faux lamswool. Looking at the photo in the catalogs it would be on the right side at the end of the tubing. You could always cut a small slit if yours happens to be closed so you can remove it and wash it. I think I've washed it with the tube still in on gentle cycle.
1250206
There really is a small hole about 1 inch from the base of the hood - in the lining textile. Both on the left and the right side.
1250207
Hello Nancy, i have had the same problem, but the slit is there. You have to search/feel inside the bow, in the "fur" where the plastic tube is in. This slit in on both sides at the end of the bow. Succes!
419117
I also just needed the hood. I managed to bend up the folded metal seem and separate the pipe from the hood without too much effort.
1871333
I'm sure you figured it out by now but the housing, at least for me, was tough to get off. Someone suggested a gear puller which would seem like a great way (maybe the proper way) to do it. Not having a gear puller, I wound up using a couple small wrenches as levers on either side of the housing and popped it off that way.
1982683
I suggest you file the back side tab down where it is flat. My unit came with a double face tape. Peel off....clean and dry hood....center and apply firm pressure. Under no circumstances um stance would I drill a hole in the hood, to retrofit the unit. Not worth it.
1063207
First, examine the threaded end of the 2005. Inside, you'll see a convex debris screen with an integrated black rubber washer. The washer ensures a tight seal to the pipe and the screen filters larger debris before it can enter the showerhead. Remove this and set aside. Tweezers work well. Now you can see the real culprit. The restrictor is white plastic with spokes connecting the inner hub to the outer radius. If you look carefully, you'll also note four white plastic tabs placed like compass points. Of course, it's tempting to think that a firm grasp on these tabs will allow easy removal of the offending restrictor, but no such luck. Use your needle nose pliers, get a firm grip on a tab and prove it for yourself. The restrictor won't budge, but you can break off the plastic tabs (no help). The tabs are for assembly only and they are no help when attempting removal. Nope, this fix requires power tools. So get out your hand drill and a inch bit ... EXACTLY inch bit. And drill out that sucker. The inch bit is self centering (like they WANT you to do this) and since the restrictor is plastic, use a slow speed. But if you're careful, then within a minute or so there will be nothing but white plastic shards remaining, and the restrictor will be no more. Now turn the 2005 over and tap it lightly on a towel. Use your tweezers, whatever, just get out all the plastic shards otherwise they will find their way inside the 2005 and that would be wrong. Reassembly is a cinch. Just replace the debris screen and gasket (remember that the screen should be convex, not concave) and press it into place without damaging the screen or the gasket.
1927029
best thing to do is this... like i did if your willing to make a hole. i took self tapping metal screws and screwed them into my car hood. only so kids don't rip it off. great item
1303305
I just take the hood off and vacuumed out the waste. I personally do it twice a week. You could buy a gravel vac and small container. Like old soda bottles.
1303306
I bought a tank snail. Occasionally I still have to take the hood off and fix it, but it's a hassle and I try to avoid that.
1391661
I did not install it this way. However, there is a bracket spot welded on the hood portion itself. This will make it difficult to mount the hood flush to the under surface of the cabinet. You would probably have to mount the hood with the bracket flush to the cabinet bottom and get I think a one inch filler piece.....
1187579
Hi Christine, There is a ring on the top of the lens, you have to remove it to place the Hood. Best Juan
1644213
Roll it out on the hood or another flat surface and use the tip of a razor knife to separate a corner of the tint..should give you a good starting point..
1517733
Check for obstruction where tubing comes from floor. Just small piece of plastic can cause this problem
649035
BMW dealer removes it every time they wash my car. I was advised to remove it. Haven't done it yet
709733
Yes go to the hardware store buy medium sandpaper and shave down the connection threads on the hood it will after some sanding slide smooth and click into place
1701797
The hood is just out-of-frame, so I rarely find myself wanting to remove it, but yes, it's easily removeable by twisting it off. It's a feature Opteka added to the newer version of the lens, which is this one.
1161188
Check the cable from ballast to hood. I had one that was damaged. I gets damaged from the opening.
2164393
i had the same issue. what i did was cut some of the green tubing to go over the connections on the pick up tube. to seal it up. that's where it is sucking air in. so i cut pieces about 1" long to fit over each connection on that pickup tube. and problem solved.