By following step 8 and 9 you will detatch the back surface of the steaming iron and expose the electrical wires. These steps also need to be completed to remove the water tank

The plastic covering plate is connected by snapfits to the product. A hinch is placed between both. apply some pressure with a lever (we used a flathead screwdriver) and pull the part back with your hand to remove the transparent plastic part

Image 3: Unscrew the exposed screw to remove the blue plastic part