3) OPEN UP THE LATCHES THAT HOLD THE BOBBIN AREA TOGETHER. This is the scary part. The bobbin case, bobbin and the 'thing' will fall out. Guaranteed. Well mine did.
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NOTE: Here is how it should look after everything has been evacuated. Now this can vary from one model to another consult your manual for best results.
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and these are the pieces you removed - right?
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Terrible Warning - I'm not done yet do not post unless you already cleaned your bobbin area.