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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Components and Components Location
Components
Rear door trim
Rear door inside handle cap
Rear door belt inside weatherstrip
Rear door trim seal
Rear door module
Rear door panel
Rear door belt weatherstrip
Rear door frame garnish
Rear door body side weatherstrip
Rear do
Component Location
Rear glass defogger relay
Rear glass defogger switch
Rear glass defogger
Rear Glass Defogger Printed Heater
Repair procedures
Inspection
CAUTION
Wrap tin foil around the end of the voltmeter test lead to prevent damaging the heater line. Ap