Kia Sportage: Notes when welding body
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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
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Warning
Safe Exit Warning warns the following
actions.
Collision warning when exiting vehicle
Watch for traffic
The warning light on the side view
mirror will blink and the warning message
will appear on the cluster, and an
audible warning will sound.
Safe Exit Warning w
Repair procedures
Replacement
Tail Gate Trim Replacement
CAUTION
When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective
tape, and apply protective tape around the
related parts, to prevent damage.
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
1. Remove the upper trim (C).
2.