Stern Pinball TMNT LE Series User manual

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STERN Pinball Inc.
Note: This instruction sheet is provided as a guide for installation. The installation is performed by the owner of the
product. It is the responsibility of the person installing to make sure it is installed properly and securely.
Van Diverter Rebuild
TMNT LE (Q6) / Prem (Q7)
Installation Instructions
Document Number: 755-7676-00
Issue: Rev 1.0
Date: July 23, 2020
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All rights reserved. No part of this publication
may be reproduced in any form or by any means
without the prior written permission of
Stern Pinball Inc.

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Table of Contents
1. Tools Required For Installation.......................................................................................................................................3
2. Remove right plastic ramp..............................................................................................................................................4
2.1. Remove back panel plastic......................................................................................................................................4
2.2. Remove coil assembly.............................................................................................................................................5
2.3. Remove back panel................................................................................................................................................. 6
2.4. Remove left ramp ...................................................................................................................................................7
2.5. Remove right plastic ramp......................................................................................................................................9
3. Reattach link .................................................................................................................................................................10
4. Rebuild the game..........................................................................................................................................................11
4.1. Install the right plastic ramp .................................................................................................................................11
4.2. Attach left ramp....................................................................................................................................................12
4.3. Install back panel ..................................................................................................................................................14
4.4. Install coil assembly ..............................................................................................................................................15
4.5. Install back panel plastic .......................................................................................................................................16

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1. Tools Required For Installation
1. #2 Phillips Screwdriver
2. 1/4" Nut Driver
3. 11/32” Nut Driver
4. 3/8” Wrench

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2. Remove right plastic ramp
Unplug the game before servicing. Make sure to be careful when removing components and reinstalling
components. Take pictures before each step to aid in reassembly of the game.
2.1. Remove back panel plastic
Using the #2 phillips screwdriver, remove 5 screws holding on the top back panel plastic. Remove the top back
panel plastic and set aside.

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2.2. Remove coil assembly
Unplug the back panel coil assembly from the wiring harness. Note where the assembly is plugged into the
harness. Using the 1/4" nut driver, remove the 2 screws holding the coil assembly on the back panel. Slide out
the coil assembly and set aside.

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2.3. Remove back panel
Unplug the left ramp exit opto set, and the back panel lights from the main harness. Note where the assembly is
plugged into the harness. Using the 1/4” nut driver, remove the 8 screws and washers from the back of the back
panel. Set screws and washers aside. Next, using the #2 phillips screwdriver, remove the 3 screw from the
bottom of the playfield that are screwed into the back panel. Carefully slide out the back panel, make sure not
to scratch the left ramp cover. Note: the left ramp cover is attached to the back panel.

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2.4. Remove left ramp
Unplug the left ramp entrance opto set, and the left ramp sign from the harness. Note where the assembly is
plugged into the harness. Using the 11/32” nut driver, remove the 2 nuts and washers attaching the entrance of
the left ramp to the playfield.

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Using the #2 phillips screwdriver, remove the top mounting screw from the ramp. Carefully slide the left ramp
out of the playfield.

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2.5. Remove right plastic ramp
Unplug the right ramp sign, right ramp exit switch, and van flasher from the harness. Note where the assembly is
plugged into the harness. Using the #2 phillips screwdriver, remove the 2 top mounting screws, and 2 entry
mounting screws. Carefully slide the right ramp out of the playfield.

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3. Reattach link
Gather the parts to the link shown in the drawing below. *If you have Loctite 243, apply to noted area before
assembly.
Using the 3/8”wrench and #2 phillips screwdriver, reattach the rotational pin to the link. Make sure that the pin is
seated in the link and that the assembly is tight. It should look like the image below.p

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4. Rebuild the game
4.1. Install the right plastic ramp
Carefully slide the right ramp onto the playfield, and position it as shown below. Make sure that the cables are
going through the correct holes. Using the #2 phillips screwdriver, install the 2 top mounting screws, and the 2
entry mounting screws. Plug in the right ramp sign, right ramp exit switch, and van flasher into the harness.

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4.2. Attach left ramp
Carefully slide the left ramp onto the playfield, and position it as shown below. Make sure that the cables are
going through the correct holes. Using the #2 phillips screwdriver, install the top mounting screw as shown.

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Plug in the left ramp entrance opto set, and the left ramp sign into the harness. Using the 11/32” nut driver,
install the 2 nuts and washers to the studs on the entrance of the left ramp.

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4.3. Install back panel
Carefully slide in the back panel, make sure not to scratch the left ramp cover. Using the 1/4” nut driver, install
the 8 screws and washers to the back of the back panel. Next, using the #2 phillips screwdriver, install the 3
screw through the playfield and screw into the back panel. Plug in the left ramp exit opto set and the back panel
lights into the main harness.

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4.4. Install coil assembly
Slide in the coil assembly, make sure that the plunger is inserted into the coil. Note: the diverter paddle might
need to be rotated by hand when doing this to stick the plunger further out. Using the 1/4" nut driver, install the
2 screws for the coil assembly into the back panel. Plug in the back panel coil assembly into the wiring harness.

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4.5. Install back panel plastic
Position the back panel plastic as shown below. Using the #2 phillips screwdriver, install the 5 screws holding the
top plastic on the back panel.