Kia Sportage: Replacing body panels
Replacing body panels
Codes for disassembling and assembling body panels

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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
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A: Driver Assistance
Driver Attention Warning
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert: The
function will inform the driver when the
front vehicle departs from a stop.
Warning Timing
A: Driver Assistance
Warning Timing
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Components and Components Location
Components
Guide rod bolt
Bleed screw
Caliper bracket
Caliper body
Inner pad shim
Brake pad
Pad retainer
Repair procedures
Removal
1. Remove the rear wheel & tire.
Tightening torque:
88.3 ~ 107.9 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.