Clean out air intake on Hotpoint TCD980KUK

[emcouriers]

Hi,
I've ordered a heater element for my tumble dryer, TCD980, so I've been cleaning it all while I wait for the part, I cannot seem to clean the air intake at the front right at the bottom, do I need to take it all apart to clean that area? also, I've been getting some water leakage in the condenser area, when I pulled it out there are 2 pipes from top to bottom, a clear and a black, are they both supposed to be on there? I noticed the clear one wasn't connected at the top. should it be? hope you can help somebody!!!

 

[rocks1]

Take the right hand side panel off. You can get to the front to clean it. Remove cover of the fan housing. The leak is from the pump at the back cos of fluff build up in the chamber. Un clip the pump housing and clean it. The pipes are the feed and return to pump. The White pipe clips under the back of the tray and returns to the base.