LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone: 1960-2025
Home >> Kia >> 2012 >> Soul Base, Automatic >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Electrical >> Charging Systems >> Charging System - 1.6L >> Alternator >> Repair procedures >> Disassembly
April 5, 2026: LEMON Manuals is launched! Read the announcement.

Repair procedures: Disassembly

  1. Remove the alternator cover(A).
    Fig 1: Identifying Alternator Cover
    G08327809Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. Loosen the mounting bolts(A) and disconnect the brush holder assembly(B).
    Fig 2: Identifying Brush Holder Assembly And Mounting Bolts
    G08327810Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the slip ring guide(A).
    Fig 3: Identifying Slip Ring Guide
    G08327811Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the OAD (Overrunning Alternator Decoupler) cap. (With OAD)
    NOTE: When installing, replace with new OAD cap.
  5. Remove the OAD (Overrunning Alternator Decoupler) pulley (A) using the special tool. (With OAD)
    Fig 4: Removing Overrunning Alternator Decoupler Pulley Using Special Tool (With OAD)
    G08327812Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the nut and pulley(A). (Without OAD)
    Fig 5: Removing Nut And Pulley (Without OAD)
    G08327813Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Loosen the 4 through bolts(A).
    Fig 6: Identifying Alternator Cover Bolts
    G08327814Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Disconnect the rotor(A) and cover(B).
    Fig 7: Identifying Rotor And Cover
    G08327815Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Reassembly is the reverse of disassembly.