# Removing a CEMOTO Motor — Step-by-Step

> Safe removal, and the inspection you should do while the motor is out.
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> **Applies to:** D-series

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## What you need

| Tool | Notes |
| --- | --- |
| Socket set | Axle nuts and mounting hardware |
| Side cutters | Cable ties — you will cut some |
| Pen and phone camera | Photograph every connector before you unplug it |

> ⚠ **Warranty note.** Opening a motor voids the warranty on that part. Removal for a warranty replacement should follow CEMOTO support's instructions. See [Warranty Claims](https://wiki.cemotoride.com/link/389).

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## Steps

1. **Power the bike off** and let it stand.
2. **Support the bike** with the wheel clear of the ground.
3. **Photograph the wiring** at the motor before touching anything — phase order and connector orientation are easy to forget.
4. **Release the chain / belt tension** and move it clear of the sprocket.
5. **Disconnect the three phase wires** and the hall sensor plug. Pull connector bodies, never the wires.
6. **Remove the axle nuts** and note the position of any spacers or torque washers.
7. **Lower the wheel out** of the frame. It is heavy — support it as it comes free.
8. **Inspect before you go further:** phase wire chafing, hall plug pin condition, bearing play, and any sign of water ingress at the cable entry.

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## While the motor is out

| Check | Why |
| --- | --- |
| **Bearing play** | Spin the wheel and feel for roughness or lateral movement |
| **Cable entry** | Water ingress here causes intermittent faults for months |
| **Sprocket wear** | Far easier to replace now than after refitting |
| **Brake disc condition** | Check for warping or scoring while it is off the bike |

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## Related

- [Motor Installation](https://wiki.cemotoride.com/link/352)
- [Motor Error E07](https://wiki.cemotoride.com/link/360)
- [Torque Reference](https://wiki.cemotoride.com/link/325)
- [Tutorials Index](https://wiki.cemotoride.com/link/393)