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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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 Mechanical key

If the smart key does not operate normally, you can lock or unlock the door by using the mechanical key. To remove the mechanical key, press and hold the release button (1) and remove the mechanical key (2). To reinstall the mechanical key, put the key into the hole and push it until a

 Assembly - Replacing body panel

Assembly 1. Checking welding and fitting in advance When assembling a new part, measure the dimensions of each part according to the body dimensions given in Section 31, and set part to the reference dimensions. Prior to final welding, check the fit of all related parts. 2. S

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