Replace front wheel Mi Electric Scooter (all models)

Front wheel change on the Mi Electric Scooter (all models) is pretty straight forward, but at the same time can be difficult and you'll need some tools and patience

This guide will look into how to remove the wheel, but not on changing the tire. We also have an guide on replacing front tire

Models covered:
- Mi Electric Scooter (all models)

Difficulty: Medium - Hard
Time: 30min - 1.5hr

Tools:
- Wrench 18mm (not adjustable type)
- Allen/Hex key H2.5
- Torx T20
- Tweezers / small knife
- Hammer
- [might be required] Lube (such as WD-40)

Remove reflectors

Start by removing the reflectors. You'll need need something thing, sharp and strong. I used a small knife. Then I stroke my finger over the reflector until I can find where the hole is and will put the knife in on the side and pull out until I can grab the refector and gently pull it off

It's the same process for the other side, but I'll remove the reflector hold before doing the other side

Remove the reflector holder

I leave the screws inside the holes and then put the reflector stickers gently back on the reflector holder. This will help protect the stickers from dusty

Then I put any additional screws belonging to one side, inside the holder of that side. Now it's easy to keep track of the screws and where they belong

[Optional] Remove the side panel screws

If you decide to do this, then there's two hex screws (H2.5 size) on each side of newer models. Older models have up to 4 screws on each side

Remove the wheel screw

These can be be very tight, so I recommend putting the eScooter on the floor and have a long shaft wrench. I ended up standing on the wrench with one foot and holding the bike with the other, so I could loosen it. Just be careful with the wire

Remove the tire screw

Then you can remove / slide away the screws

Tire is now off

Just remember the wire is still connected and shouldn't have any pressure, so avoid pulling to much on the wire

Now that the tire is off, you can remove / slide away the washers from both side

Remove motor from wheel

Remove the six torx screw (T20 size)

Then put the wheel so it's standing and tap a few times on the axel, from the side without the motor wire

Now you will see the there's a slight gap on the other side. now place the wheel down, with the wire facing up

Put your knees on top of the tire then push down, so the motor separates from the wheel and remove the motor

Wheel is now off

If it's to change the tire, check out this guide on how to change front tire

Put wheel back on

If you look closely, the washer have a metal piece sticking out. This part you want to have on the bottom and pointing away from the wheel

Put on the cover and alight the wholes with the pieces poking out

Now you want to tighten the screws gradually, by doing each screw slight and go back and forth until all is thight

Warning, do not over thighten the screws or you might break the plastic covers

Then put on the reflector sticker, just make sure its properly aligned before you push it on properly

Now do the same on the other side and you're done