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Kia Sportage: Replacing body panels

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

Replacing body panels

Codes for disassembling and assembling body panels

Notes when welding body

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 Notes when welding body

 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

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 Securing a child restraint with the LATCH anchors system

To install a LATCH-compatible child restraint in either of the rear outboard seating positions: Move the seat belt buckle away from the lower anchors. Otherwise, the webbing or buckle can be damaged by the latch anchor, which can make them become unusable or unsafe. Move any other ob

 Reassembly - Repair procedures

NOTE Thoroughly clean all parts to assembled. Before installing the parts, apply fresh engine oil to all sliding and rotating surfaces. Replace all gaskets, O-rings and oil seals with new parts. 1. Assemble the piston and connecting rod. The piston front mark and the connecting rod

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