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Kia Sportage: Notes when welding body

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

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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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 Replacing front turn signal lamp (Bulb type)/ Replacing rear turn signal lamp, stop lamp (Bulb type)

Replacing front turn signal lamp (Bulb type) Turn off vehicle and disconnect the negative terminal from the battery.  Remove the socket from the assembly by turning the socket counterclockwise until the tabs on the socket align with the slots on the assembly. Remove the bulb

 Assembly

Measuring dimensions before welding When assembling a new part, assemble it according to the body dimensions given in Section 31, and start welding after checking the gaps with nearby parts. Caution when welding The number of welding points should be determined based on the criteria below:

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