Kia Sportage: Notes when welding body
Kia Sportage - Second generation (JEKM) (2005-2015) - Body Workshop Manual / Replacing body panels / Notes when welding body
- Disassembling spot welded area
- Spot welding
- Disassembly - Replacing body panel
- Preparation for assembly - Replacing body panel
- Assembly - Replacing body panel
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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
Inspection
Self Diagnosis With Scan Tool
Smart key system defects can be quickly diagnosed with the GDS. GDS operates
actuator quickly to monitor,
input/output value and self diagnosis.
The following three features will be major problem in SMART KEY system.
1. Problem in SMART KEY unit
Waxing
Wax the vehicle when water will no longer
bead on the paint.
Always wash and dry the vehicle before
waxing. Use a good quality liquid or
paste wax, and follow the manufacturer's
instructions. Wax all metal trim to
protect it and to maintain its luster.
Removing oil, tar, and similar m
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