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Repair Procedures: Disassembly

  1. Remove the rear cover (A) after removing nuts (B).
    Fig 1: Remove Alternator Rear Cover
    G11793436Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. Remove the mounting bolts (A) and the regulator assembly (B).
    Fig 2: Removing Regulator Assembly Mounting Bolts
    G11793437Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the slip ring guide (A) after pulling it.
    Fig 3: Remove Slip Ring Guide
    G11793438Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the OAD (Overrunning Alternator Decoupler) cap.
    NOTE:
    • When installing, replace with new OAD cap.
  5. Remove the pulley (A) after loosening the mounting nut.
    Fig 4: Locate Alternator Pulley
    G11793439Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Un solder the 3 stator leads (A).
    Fig 5: Locate 3 Stator Leads
    G11793440Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the 4 through bolts (A).
    Fig 6: Locate Stator 4 Through Bolts
    G11793441Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Disconnect the rotor (A) and housing (B).
Fig 7: Disconnect Rotor And Housing
G11793442Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.