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Repair Procedures: Disassembly

  1. Remove the alternator cover (A) using a screw driver after loosening the nuts (B).
    Fig 1: Alternator Cover & Nuts
    G07386039Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. Loosen the mounting bolts (A) and disconnect the brush holder assembly (B).
    Fig 2: Mounting Bolts & Brush Holder Assembly
    G07386040Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the pulley (A) using the SST (09373-27000) (B).
    Fig 3: Removing Pulley
    G07386041Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Loosen the 4 through bolts (A).
    Fig 4: Identifying Through Bolts
    G07386042Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Disconnect the rotor (A) and cover (B).
    Fig 5: Rotor & Cover
    G07386043Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Reassembly is the reverse order of disassembly.