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General Information: Disassembly

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If the disassembly procedure is complex, requiring many parts to be disassembled, all parts should be disassembled in a way that will not affect their performance or external appearance.

  1. Inspection of parts 

    Each part, when removed, should be carefully on suspected for malfunction, deformation, damage, and other problems.

    Fig 1: Inspecting Parts Of Vehicle
    G12139405Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. Arrangement of parts

    All disassembled parts should be carefully arranged for effective reassembly.

    Be sure to separate and correctly identify the parts to be replaced from those that will be used again.

    Fig 2: Arrangement Of Parts
    G12139406Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Cleaning parts for reuse

    All parts to be used again should be carefully and thoroughly cleaned by an appropriate method.

    Fig 3: Cleaning Parts For Reuse
    G12139407Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.