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
Components and Components Location
Components
Cowl bracket
Brake pedal member assembly
Stop lamp switch
Return spring
Brake pedal stopper
Clevis pin
Snap pin
Brake pedal
Repair procedures
Removal
1. Remove the crash pad lower panel and reinforcement panel. (Refer to t