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2001 U270 How to remove the convection microwave?

Today, our original Sharp convection microwave (R-1871) quit working.  (It makes loud noises; nothing heats up; and it's making a burning smell.)  We decided to replace it...after all, it's about 19 years old.  The problem is, my DH cannot figure out how to remove it from its built-in position.  Does anyone know where the bolts/screws/whatever are that are holding it in place?  There appears to be a false floor in the cabinet above it however, he cannot find any screws to remove to remove the floor.  He is assuming that the false floor is hiding the bolts/screws/whatever which are holding the convection microwave in place.  Any advice?  Thanks.  The new Sharp Convection Microwave comes in 2 days. :)
John & Cheryl Douglas
2008 Nimbus SE 40' Cummins ISM 500hp #6469 &
SOLD 9/27/19:  2001 U270 34' Cummins ISC 8.3L 350hp #5897

Re: 2001 U270 How to remove the convection microwave?

Reply #1 –
There are screws going into the side from the cabinet beside it and there may be screws into the top at the front edge also there are levers that are accessible by removing the filters
previous 1984 35 ft ORED 250 HP 3208 Cat       
previous 1998 40 ft U295 CAI 325 hp Cummins
previous 2003 40 Ft u320 build #6140 450 Cummins M11.                                                         
1999 Mazda Miata
Ron, Nancy, Tipper the cat, Max The dog
1997 U 270 36 ft build number 5174 8.3 Cummins

Re: 2001 U270 How to remove the convection microwave?

Reply #2 –
The front of my microwave and others was supported by screws thru the side of adjacent cabinets.
Old Phart Phred, EIEIO
89 GV ored 36' #3405 300 hp cat 3208 ATAAC side radiator, mountain tamer exhaust brake

Re: 2001 U270 How to remove the convection microwave?

Reply #3 –
Might be similar to this 2003 .    Microwave Replacement 2003 U295
Glen & Suzie
1998 U320 36'
Build #5366
2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland
2015 ATC Aluminum 20' Trailer
Previous 1996 U295 40'
Motorcade #17546
Stephenville, TX

Re: 2001 U270 How to remove the convection microwave?

Reply #4 –
Remove the cover trim above the microwave door and see if there are about 3 screws there. Then remove the filters there are 2 bolts there. I let mine down on a 5 gallon bucket.
Bruce, Linda, and Macy
Zoey RIP 1/20/19
1999 U295 40' build #5400
2017 silver Jeep Wrangler, 1260 watts of solar on top
Moving around the country

Re: 2001 U270 How to remove the convection microwave?

Reply #5 –
Thank you everyone for your words of advice...very helpful!!!  Ours was somewhat similar to the 2003 U295 instructions.  The old Sharp Model R-1871 convection microwave is now removed!  It had 3 screws above it (right under the top front edge) and two long screws under it just above the filters.  (Nothing in the false floor above it or in the cabinet adjacent to it..ours only had a cabinet on one side of it.)  Now to install the new convection microwave (Sharp R-1874T) when it is delivered!  Will post updates.  Thanks again.
John & Cheryl Douglas
2008 Nimbus SE 40' Cummins ISM 500hp #6469 &
SOLD 9/27/19:  2001 U270 34' Cummins ISC 8.3L 350hp #5897