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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Repair procedures
Refilling And Bleeding
WARNING
Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious scalding
could be caused by hot fluid under high
pressure escaping from the radiator.
CAUTION
When pouring engine coolant, be sure to shut the relay box lid and not to
let coolant
Exterior overview
Front view
Hood
Head lamp
Wheel and tire
Outside rear view mirror
Panoramic sunroof
Front windshield wiper blades
Windows
Front ultrasonic sensor
Front radar
Front view camera
Front fog lamp
Roof rack
SVM-front view camera
Rear