KV-25FS12 - Sony TV Service Manual (repair manual). Page 9

1.  Discharge the anode of the CRT and remove the anode cap.

2.  Unplug all interconnecting leads from the defl ection yoke, neck 

assembly, degaussing coils and CRT grounding strap.

3.  Remove the CB Board from the CRT.

4.  Remove the chassis assembly.

5.  Loosen the neck assembly fi xing screw and remove.

6.  Loosen the defl ection yoke fi xing screw and remove.

7.  Place the set with the CRT face down on a cushion and remove 

the degaussing coil holders.

8.  Remove the degaussing coils.

9.  Remove the CRT grounding strap and spring tension devices.

10. Unscrew the four CRT fi xing screws [located on each CRT 

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

Coated
Earth
Ground
Strap

WARNING: High voltage remains in the CRT even after the power is disconnected. To avoid electric shock, discharge CRT before attempting to 
attempting to remove the anode cap.  Short between anode and coated earth ground strap of CRT. 
NOTE:  After removing the anode cap, short circuit the anode of the picture tube and the anode cap to either the metal chassis, CRT shield, or 
carbon painted on the CRT. 

1.  Do not use sharp objects which may cause damage to the surface of the anode 

cap. 

2.  To avoid damaging the anode cap, do not squeeze the rubber covering too hard. 

A material fi tting called a shatter-hook terminalis built into the rubber. 

3.  Do not force turn the foot of the rubber cover. This may cause the shatter-hook 

terminal to protrude and damage the rubber.

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

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Use your thumb to pull the rubber
cap fi rmly in the direction indicated
by arrow  b  .

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When one side of the rubber cap separates from 
the anode button, the anode cap can be removed 
by turning the rubber cap and pulling it in the 
direction of arrow  c  .

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