Kia Sportage: Preparation for assembly - Replacing body panel
Preparation for assembly
1. Spot weld finish
Use a disk grinder or similar tool to finish spot weld mark. Do not grind more than is necessary to smooth surface.
2. Panel preparation
Repair any bent or uneven areas with a hammer to improve the assembly process.
3. Cutting a rough area for a new part
When rough cutting an area for a new part, leave a tolerance of 30~50 mm.
4. Preparation for spot welding
Remove paint on spot welded area and on the area overlapped by the new part using a belt sander or similar tool.
5. Drilling a hole for plug welding
If the thickness of the part to be welded is less than 3 mm, drill a 5~6 mm diameter hole. If the thickness of the part to be welded is greater than 3 mm, drill a hole using a 7 mm diameter drill.
Notice
- Do not spot weld where thickness is greater than 3 mm.
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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
Fender apron panel assembly
Welding part
Setion
Cowl panel assembly
Welding part
Section
Dash panel assembly
Welding part
Section
Center floor panel assembly
Welding part
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Body dimensions
Body dimension indications
Projected dimensions
The projected dimension indicates a dimension from a reference point on the
body. (Height may be different in some
cases).
Straight-line dimension
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