SportageMotor

Kia Sportage: Notes when welding body

Kia Sportage - Second generation (JEKM) (2005-2015) - Body Workshop Manual / Replacing body panels / Notes when welding body

READ NEXT:

 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

SEE MORE:

 Tire | Wheel

Repair procedures Tire wear 1. Measure the tread depth of the tires. Tread depth [limit]: 1.6 mm (0.063 in.) 2. If the remaining tread (A) depth is less than the limit, replace the tire. NOTE When the tread depth of the tires is less than 1.6 mm(0.063 in.), the wear indicators (B) will appear

 Driver Attention Warning malfunction and limitations

Driver Attention Warning malfunction A: Check Driver Attention Warning (DAW) system When Driver Attention Warning is not working properly, the warning message will appear and ( ) warning lights will appear on the cluster. If this occurs, have Driver Attention Warning inspected by an auth

Content