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](images/books/1884/2/index.57.png)
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](images/books/1884/2/index.58.png)
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](images/books/1884/2/index.59.png)
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](images/books/1884/2/index.60.png)
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.
![Assembly - Replacing body panel](images/books/1884/2/index.61.png)
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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
Welding part
Setion
Cowl panel assembly
Welding part
Section
Dash panel assembly
Welding part
Section
Center floor panel assembly
Welding part
Section
Re
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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Components and Components Location
Components
Connector A (10 pins)
Smart key unit
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Ground
Smart key unit
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ACC
Battery power (IGN-1)
IGN-1
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Smart key unit
Connector В (2 pins)
IGN-2
Battery power (IGN-2)
Description and Operation
Descr
Rear View Monitor (RVM) (if equipped)
Rear View Monitor will show the area
behind the vehicle to assist you when
parking or reversing.
Detecting sensor
Rear view camera
Refer to the picture above for the
detailed location of the detecting sensor.
Rear View Monitor settings
Camera se