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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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Repair procedures  Replacement 1. Remove the rear wheel & tire. Tightening torque: 88.3 ~ 107.9N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6lb-ft) CAUTION Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel & tire (A). 2. Loosen the bolt & nut and then remove the re

 Highway Driving Assist malfunction and limitations

Highway Driving Assist malfunction A: Check Highway Driving Assist system When Highway Driving Assist is not working properly, the warning message will appear, and the ( A ) warning light will appear on the cluster. Have Highway Driving Assist be inspected by an authorized Kia dealer. WA

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