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Repair Procedures: Disassembly

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  1. Disconnect the M-terminal (A) on the magnet switch assembly.
    Fig 1: Locating M-Terminal With Nut
    G12161210Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. After loosening the 2 screws (A), detach the magnet switch assembly (B).
    Fig 2: Locating Magnet Switch Assembly And Screws
    G12161211Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Loosen the brush holder mounting screw (A) and the trough bolts (B).
    Fig 3: Locating Brush Holder Mounting Screw And Trough Bolts
    G12161212Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the rear bracket (A) and brush holder assembly (B).
    Fig 4: Locating Rear Bracket And Brush Holder Assembly
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  5. Remove the yoke (A).
    Fig 5: Locating Yoke
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  6. Remove the packing (A), lever plate (B), lever (C), armature (D).
    Fig 6: Locating Packing, Lever Plate, Lever And Armature
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  7. Press the stopper (A) using a socket (B).
    Fig 7: Pressing Stopper Using Socket
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  8. After removing the stop ring (A) using stopper pliers (B).
    Fig 8: Removing Stop Ring Using Stopper Pliers
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  9. Remove the stop ring (B), stopper (A), overrunning clutch (C) and armature (D).
    Fig 9: Locating Stop Ring, Stopper, Overrunning Clutch Identifying And Armature
    G12161218Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

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    • Using a suitable pulling tool (A), pull the overrunning clutch stopper (C) over the stop ring (B).
    Fig 10: Pulling Overrunning Clutch Stopper Over Stop Ring Using Suitable Pulling Tool
    G12161219Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.