Kia Sportage: Notes when welding body
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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
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
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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Removal
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2. Remove the crash pad lower panel.
(Refer to the BD group - "Crash pad")
3. Remove the BCM (A) after removing the nuts, connectors and antenna cable.
Installation
1. Install the BCM after connecting the connectors and cab
Fuel filler door
The vehicle's fuel filler door must be
opened and closed by hand from outside
the vehicle.
Opening the fuel filler door
To unlock fuel filler door:
Press the unlock button on your smart
key
Press the Central Door unlock button
on armrest trim of driver's door