Introduction
The front cover must be removed to get access to the internal components such as the brew group and the steam valve.
Tools
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Lift out the coffee tray
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Remove the lid sealing the coffee bean container
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Remove all of the coffee beans you can possibly remove.
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Pull the adjuster of the coffee bean grinder straight up
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Remove the four T15 Torx screws
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Remove the cup heat plate.
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Below the cup heat plate there are three more T15 Torx screws. Remove them.
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Remove the knob for the steam valve by simply pulling it off.
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The front cover is secured with a Torx T15 screw. Remove it.
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Use a spudger to lift the two notches at the top of the front cover a bit to release the keypad at the top.
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Lift the keypad upwards and pull it to the back. The steam pipe will slide out from its connection.
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Remove the silicone hose leading from the steam valve to the coffee spout. If it is secured with a cable tie which must be removed first.
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The front cover is now free and can be opened.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order
With the Impressa XS 90 there is an additional ground beans funnel that needs to be removed that hides two of the four torx screws
Ian Channing -