KD-32NX200U - Sony TV Service Manual (repair manual). Page 18

1.

To prevent damaging the surface of the anode-cap do not use
sharp materials.

2.

Do not apply too great a pressure on the rubber, as this may cause
damage to the anode connector.

3.

A metal fitting called a shatter hook terminal is fitted inside the
rubber cap.

4.

Do not turn the rubber foot over excessively, this may cause
damage if the shatter hook sticks out.

High voltage remains in the CRT even
after the power is disconnected. To
avoid electric shock, discharge CRT
before attempting to remove the anode
cap. Short between anode and CRT
coated earth ground strap.

Coated Earth
Ground Strap

  1. Remove Speaker Box assembly.
  2. Discharge the anode of the CRT and remove the anode cap.
  3. Unplug all interconnecting leads from the Deflection yoke, neck

assy, degaussing coils and CRT grounding strap.

  4. Remove the C1 Board from the CRT.
  5. Remove the chassis assembly.
  6. Loosen the Neck assembly fixing screw and remove.
  7. Loosen the Deflection yoke fixing screw and remove.
  8. Place the set with the CRT face down on a cushion and remove

the Degaussing Coil holders.

  9. Remove the Degaussing Coils.
10. Remove the CRT grounding strap and spring tensioners.
11. Unscrew the four CRT fixing screws [ located on each CRT

corner ] and remove the CRT.
[Take care not to handle the CRT by the neck.]

a

Turn up one side of the rubber cap in
the direction indicated by the arrow  a

1

2    Using a thumb pull up the rubber cap
      firmly in the direction indicated by the
      arrow  b

3    When one side of the rubber cap is
      separated from the anode button, the
      anode-cap can be removed by turning
      up the rubber cap and pulling it up in
      the direction of the arrow   c

b

b

c