Kia Sportage: Notes when welding body
READ NEXT:
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
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 num
Disassembly
1. Body measurement
Before disassembling, measure the damaged area
according to the dimensions supplied in Body
Dimension, Section 31. If deformation is present,
use a frame str
SEE MORE:
Repair procedures
Inspection
Front Power Window Motor
1. Remove (-) negative battery terminal.
2. Remove the front door trim.
(Refer to the BD group - "Front door")
3. Disconnect the connector from the motor.
(A : Safety, Ð’ : Standard)
4. Connect the motor terminals
Roof front rail assembly
Roof rear rail assembly
Roof panel
Roof center No.1 rail
Roof center No.2 rail
Roof center No.3 rail
Roof panel (With sunroof)
Roof front rail assembly
Roof rear rail assembly
Roof panel
Sunroof reinforcement
Roof center No.3 rail