Replace bottom plate and belt on Kenmore canister vac Model 116 50512003?

I have a broken bottom plate underneath the power sweeping head on a Sears Kenmore canister vacuum. Do you know how to remove the bottom plate without damaging the upper housing? I believe it is the same plate that needs to be removed to replace a broken belt in the power head.

Thanks
Rocky, April 2008


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Remove the lid where the light is and you will find two screws that need to be removed before it comes apart.

mark, October 2011
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