Kia Sportage: Body Dimensions
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General
1. Basically, all measurements in this manual are taken with a tracking gauge.
2. When a measuring tape is used, check to be sure there is no elongation, twisting or bending.
3. For
Body Repair
Side Body A
* These dimensions indicated in this figure are actual-measurement dimensions.
Side Body Ð’
* These dimensions indicated in this figure are actu
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Applying spot sealer
Remove paint from the surface of new parts and body to be spot welded, and
apply spot sealer for rustproofing.
Selecting a welding method
If the thickness of the area to be welded with the panels overlapped is
greater than 0.1 in (3 mm), do plug welding
using a carbon ar
Damage to the bumper that reaches the surface of the polyporpylene cannot be
fixed just by painting. Use the repair
methods shown below to repair damage that reaches the surface of the
polypropylene.
1. Rough cut the damaged area 45º using a
knife and then sand the angle smooth.
2. W