Brush Disassembly Note

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CAUTION:

Melt the solder quickly, otherwise the diodes (rectifier) and regulator will be damaged by excessive heat.

Fig 1: Identifying Regulator Component And Soldered Area (Brush Disassembly)

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Melt the solder and remove the brush from the regulator component.