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
- Disassembling spot welded area
- Spot welding
- Disassembly - Replacing body panel
- Preparation for assembly - Replacing body panel
- Assembly - Replacing body panel
- Fender apron panel assembly
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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
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Inspection - Repair procedures - Cylinder Head
Inspection
Cylinder Head
1. Inspect for flatness.
Using a precision straight edge and feeler gauge, measure the surface the
contacting the cylinder block and the
manifolds for warpage.
Flatness of cylinder head gasket surface
Standard : Less than 0.05mm (0.0019in.) for total area
Less tha
Disassembly
Measuring dimensions before beginning
Measure the dimensions of the damaged area according to the body dimension
drawings before disassembling
and repairing. Adjust dimensions with body frame adjuster if deformed.
Selecting cutting area
Select a cutting area that is easily accessible and that
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