Kia Sportage: Body structure
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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
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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Parking/View button
Press the Parking/View button (1) to turn
on or off Surround View Monitor.
Front view
Front view function is displayed on the
screen when the gear is in N (Neutral) or
D (Drive) to assist in parking. The front
view has a top view, front view, side view
and 3D view.
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
Body composition
