Kia Sportage: Body composition
Kia Sportage - Second generation (JEKM) (2005-2015) - Body Workshop Manual / Body structure / Body composition
Body shell
The body consists of the body shell, frame and cross members, etc, welded together. This provides safety, durability, noise protection, rustproofing and vibration proofing of the vehicle.
Body service holes
Body service holes are provided in the inner panel to improve serviceability of the body.
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Radiator support panel
Radiator support panel complete
Fender apron panel
Fender apron panel assembly
Front side outer member assembly
Cowl & Dash panel
Cowl panel complete
Cowl side outer pan
Center floor panel
Front seat cross rear member assembly
Center floor panel
Side sill inner panel assembly
Center floor side outer member assembly
Center floor side inner member assembly
Propeller shaft m
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Spot welding
1. Commercial spot welding machines do not perform
as well as the machines used in the manufacturing
process. When spot welding, increase the number
of spot welds by 30% (1.3 times the original number
of welds).
2. When spot welding, weld in the middle of the joint.
Spot welding on the
Rear Glass Defogger Switch
Repair procedures
Removal
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2. Remove the center fascia panel.
(Refer to BE - "Audio")
3. Remove the heater and А/С controller (A) after disconnecting the connector
(B).
NOTE
Take care not to damage the hook when removing the
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