Repair Procedures: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Kia Forte. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the rear cover (A) after removing nuts (B).

Fig 1: Rear Cover & Nuts
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Remove the mounting bolts (A) and the regulator assembly (B).

Fig 2: Removing Regulator Assembly & Mounting Bolts
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Remove the slip ring guide (A) after pulling it.

Fig 3: Removing Slip Ring Guide
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Remove the OAD (Overrunning Alternator Decoupler) cap.
NOTE:
- When installing, replace with new OAD cap.
Remove the OAD (Overrunning Alternator Decoupler) pulley (A) using the special tool.

Fig 4: Removing OAD Pulley Using Special Tool
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Unsolder the 3 stator leads (A).

Fig 5: Stator Leads
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Remove the 4 through bolts (A).

Fig 6: Through Bolts
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Disconnect the rotor (A) and housing (B).

Fig 7: Rotor & Housing
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.