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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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
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
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Door (-)
Battery (+)
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Removal
1. Disconnect the negat