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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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 Specifications, Special Service Tools

Specifications  Specifications Fuel Delivery System Sensors Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor (MAPS) #1   Type: Piezo-resistive pressure sensor type   Specification Intake Air Temperature Sensor (IATS)   Type: Thermistor type   Specification Manifold Absolute

 Disassembling spot welded area

Most body parts are spot welded. In order to disassemble the damaged area, it is best to disassemble the spot welded area from the body frame using a spot cutter or candle type edge drill bit. Do not use a drill bit with a tapered edge. Center punch middle of spot weld to insure the entire spo

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