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Kia Sportage: Body structure

Kia Sportage - Second generation (JEKM) (2005-2015) - Body Workshop Manual / Body structure

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 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 vehicl

 High tension steel sheet used area

 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

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 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) prevents the wheels from locking. So the vehicle remains stable and can still be steered. ABS (or ESC) will not prevent accidents due to improper or dangerous driving maneuvers. Even though vehicle control is improved during emergency braking, always mainta

 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

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