Kia Sportage: 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 complete
Fender apron panel
Fender apron panel assembly
Front side outer member assembly
Cowl & Dash panel
Cowl panel complete
Cowl side outer pan
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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Removal
NOTE
Take care not to damage and scratch the hazard lamp switch assembly and
its related parts.
Apply the protective tapes to the hazard lamp switch assembly and its related
parts.
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2. Remove the crash pad passenger's garnish (A)
Components and Components Location
Components
Main crash pad assembly
Crash pad side cover
[LH]
Crash pad side cover
[RH]
Cluster fascia panel
Reinforcing panel
Crash pad lower panel
Center fascia panel
Crash pad garnish
Glove box housing
Glove box
Cowl cross bar