Part Location Diagram of B-203-8161 Bissell Foam Filter
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Foam Filter B-203-8161

Manufactured by:
Bissell
ERP Number:
ERP10271956
Part Number:
B-203-8161
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Genuine Bissell replacement part, this item is sold individually. This Filter is a Pre-Filter, which means it will pick larger debris that the Vacuums pick up before it enters the main Filter. The main Filter will pick up the smaller particles and debris. The B-203-1192 Foam Filter can be washed with water and then left to dry before using it again. Do not use soap when washing this Filter, use water only.

Troubleshooting

This part works with the following brands:
  • Bissell
This part works with the following products:
  • Upright Vacuum

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Broken upright lock and dirty filters

Don from Loveland, Ohio

4 of 4 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
I had to use a screw driver to get the old lock out but the new one just snapped in. Removed the old filters and twisted the new filter in. Now it\'s like a new vacuum!
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The upright locking lever broke and i had to remove old one and put new in. I needed two thin blade screwdrivers to expand the housing enough to pop old release out and it was trial and error until I

conrad from Griffin, Georgia

3 of 3 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
Put the wheeled assy up on back of a chair as I needed to get at the bottom where the release lever was in plastic housing. Lever was held in place and pivoted on two prongs on the new lever I saw how there was an angle to prongs saw I knew it would slide down and lock in to slots in housing so I knew I had to get it to go upward after a few minutes trying to pop it out one side at a time I took two screwdrivers with 1/8th inch shafts and inserted on both sides of lever moving prongs out of slots. I hit lever with a pen and it fell out Putting vacuum on floor I inserted new lever until it snapped in place. The filters I replaced as I needed to put a little more volume on my order so decided to replace the filters. The best advice I can give on making a repair is to study the replacement part to see how it is made to be sure of what you are going to do. I do not advise using knife blades but it is up to the DIYer to decide.
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The pleated filter was worn out

BYRON from LIMA, Ohio

3 of 3 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Parts Used:
B-203-8161, B-203-7913
Unscrew the old filter and replace it with the new one.
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Foam filter worn out

Anthony from West Springfield, Massachusetts

2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Parts Used:
B-203-8161
Remove the dirt cup assembly and tear it down to reach the foam filter and replace it
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Maintenance

Donald from Las Vegas, Nevada

2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
Remove the dirt cup
Remove the pleated filter
Remove the lock lever and filter
Remove the foam filter
Replace the filter remove
Install the part in reverse
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Vacuum Belt broke

Joe from Austin, Texas

2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
Parts Used:
B-32074, B-203-8161
1. Removed brush roller base plate
2. Removed roller brush
3. Removed broken belt
4. Inserted new belt on motor shaft
5. Inserted belt on brush side
6. Re-attach brush roller base plate
7. Job Completed
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Needed new filters

Kerry from Uniontown, Pennsylvania

1 person found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Parts Used:
B-32076, B-203-8161, B-203-1464
Took old filters out. Put new filters in. Easy!
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All the filters were old and in need of replacement.

Diana from MOORE, Idaho

1 person found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
I exchanged each filter item out from old to new. Very easy repair/replacement. Prompt service and delivery. Received accurate parts.
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Worn filter.

William from Aledo, Texas

1 person found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Parts Used:
B-203-8161
Replaced with the new one. Easy!
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The foam filter was barely hanging in there. Almost torn.

Patrice from WILKES BARRE, Pennsylvania

1 person found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Parts Used:
B-203-8161
Removed the old filter and put the new filter on. No tools needed.
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