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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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
If the smart key does not operate normally,
you can lock or unlock the door
by using the mechanical key.
To remove the
mechanical key, press
and hold the release button (1) and
remove the mechanical key (2).
To reinstall the mechanical key, put the
key into the hole and push it until a