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Kia Sportage: Notes when welding body

Kia Sportage - Second generation (JEKM) (2005-2015) - Body Workshop Manual / Replacing body panels / Notes when welding body

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 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

 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 num

 Disassembly - Replacing body panel

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

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 Side body panel

Front inner pillar assembly Quarter inner panel assembly Side outer rear extension assembly Quarter outer panel assembly Center outer pillar assembly Pillar outer panel assembly Side assembly outer panel Center floor panel Front seat cross rear member assembly Center floo

 Overhead Console Lamp | Hazard Lamp Switch

Repair procedures  Inspection Remove the overhead console lamp assembly then check for continuity between terminals. If the continuity is not as specified, replace the map lamp switch. Ground - - Door (-) Battery (+) - Removal 1. Disconnect the negat

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