This is a how-to on removing the trigger magnet on the SP ION.
I will not explain in detail how to take the marker apart, I feel you should thourougly read the instructions and learn how to do this properly. Not to mention you'll need to learn how to do this to replace shells, so it's a moot point anyway.
NOTE: Left and Right are used as if you are viewing the marker from the rear. Left side would be the side with the guage.
Tools you will need:
1/8" allen wrench (comes with the marker)
Phillips scerw driver (remove grips)
Punch set. You can purchase one at Sears, or any tool/hardware store.
Step 1:
Take the marker apart (duh). You'll need to remove the battery, the three 1/8 allen screws that hold the body on, the banjo bolt that holds the main air passage to the grip frame and genlty remove the body/solenoid/board/battery lead assembly from the marker.
Step 2:
Once you have the grip frame separated from the body, use the proper sized punch to punch the pin from the grip frame. Puch the pin from the RIGHT side of the frame, as in the picture
Step 3:
Once you have removed the trigger from the frame. You will notice the magnet is basically friction fitted into the trigger. On the left side of the trigger, there is a top-hat shaped hole where the magnet sits (see pic. 4). Flip the trigger over to the right side, you will see slots. Punch the magnet out from this side. use a slightly larger punch than the one used for the pin. It's not glued in, it should pop out with a little force.
Step 4:
Re-install the trigger back into the grip frame. Make sure that you put the pin in on the left side, with the crimps facing out. Exactly reversed of what you did last time.. DO NOT try to jam the pin in on the right side, and make sure the crimps of the pin are on the outside (far left side). It will be pretty self explanitory when you get to it. You shouldn't have to force the pin in very hard at all untill it's over half way, then use the punch to force it the rest of the way back into the grip frame. It should sit flush. Just like it did before you started.
That should just about do it. If I've been too vague on some certain detal, let me know and I'll try to answer it. This is actually very simple. Using the punch is the hardest part, so if you've never done it be carefull not to scratch your grip frame. The powder coating should protect it though.
Thanks guys.
