Camera Head
Introduction
Removing the camera head may be needed for service, troubleshooting, or to inspect components inside the spring.
This page explains how to remove and install a camera head on a SeeSnake camera reel.
Tools & Materials
- SeeSnake Spanner Wrench
- Pliers
Contents
Removing a Camera Head
![Camera Installation | SeeSnake](https://support.seesnake.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/camera_001.jpg)
Step 1
Snap the spanner wrench onto the spring, just behind the camera.
Step 2
Align the notch inside the spanner wrench with the end of the spring coil.
![Camera Installation | SeeSnake](https://support.seesnake.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/camera_003.jpg)
![Camera Installation | SeeSnake](https://support.seesnake.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/camera_004-300x168.jpg)
Step 3
Unscrew the spring from the camera.
![Camera Installation | SeeSnake](https://support.seesnake.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/camera_005.jpg)
![Camera Installation | SeeSnake](https://support.seesnake.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/camera_006-300x168.jpg)
Step 4
Loosen the locking sleeve with a pair of pliers.
![Camera Installation | SeeSnake](https://support.seesnake.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/camera_007.jpg)
Step 5
Unthread the locking sleeve from the camera.
![Camera Installation | SeeSnake](https://support.seesnake.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/camera_008.jpg)
![Camera Installation | SeeSnake](https://support.seesnake.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/camera_009-300x168.jpg)
Step 6
Pull the camera straight out of the sonde’s socket.
Notice: To avoid damaging the camera’s connector pins, do not bend or twist while pulling the camera out of the connector.
Installing a Camera Head
![Camera Installation | SeeSnake](https://support.seesnake.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/camera_010.jpg)
![Camera Installation | SeeSnake](https://support.seesnake.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/camera_011.jpg)
Step 1
Align the camera head pins with the sonde’s socket and push together.
![Camera Installation | SeeSnake](https://support.seesnake.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/camera_012.jpg)
![Camera Installation | SeeSnake](https://support.seesnake.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/camera_013.jpg)
Step 2
Thread the locking sleeve onto the camera and tighten by hand.
![Camera Installation | SeeSnake](https://support.seesnake.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/camera_014.jpg)
Step 3
Make sure the safety cables are straight when you screw the camera onto the spring. In order do so, backwind the camera 2 turns (counter-clockwise).
![Camera Installation | SeeSnake](https://support.seesnake.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/camera_016.jpg)
Step 4
Thread the spring onto the camera until the end of the spring is flush against the camera head.
Notice: Do not over-tighten the spring.
Part Catalog Numbers
For camera head information, contact your local service center. Find your nearest service center here.