This Body Shop Manual illustrates body structures and
service procedures for the SPORTAGE.
This manual illustrates the replacement of major body
panels, plastic parts, body dimensions, sealing
treatment etc., in a systematic manner which is
necessary for effective and lasting body repairs.
You are encouraged to become familiar with this
manual and understand each section in order to
perform proper repair procedures. Keep this manual in
a convenient location so that it is readily available.
All information in this manual including specifications,
data and illustrations is made based on the vehicles
built at the time the manual was printed.
Information regarding the removal/replacement of
components not specifically covered in this manual can
be found in the SPORTAGE Service Manual. Information
regarding electrical harness routing/ connections, etc.
can be found in the SPORTAGE Electrical Troubleshooting
Manual.
The descriptions and specifications contained in this
manual were in effect at the time this manual was
approved for printing. Kia Motors Corporation reserves
the right to discontinue models at any time, or change
specifications or design without notice and without
incurring obligation.
Title
GENERAL INFORMATION
BODY STRUCTURE
REPLACING BODY PANELS
BODY DIMENSIONS
WATERPROOFING AND
RUSTPROOFING
BODY MODIFICATION TOOLS
PLASTIC PARTS
Group
00
11
21
31
41
51
61
Kia Motors Corporation
SEOUL, KOREA
CAUTION :
Severe engine and transaxle damage may
result from the use of poor quality fuels and
lubricants that do not meet Kia specifications.
You must always use high quality fuels and
lubricants that meet the specifications
described on the specification section in the
relevant group of the Workshop Manual.
Copyright 2004, Kia Motors Corporation
Printed in Korea, August 2004
Pub. No. : A1FB-EG48A (English)
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in any retrieval system or
transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Kia Motors Corporation.
21-18 Replacing body panels
A
B
D
C
E
E
D
B
C
A
6 Points
5 Points
BMKM
030
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
Proper service methods and repair procedures are essential for safe, reliable operation of all
motor vehicles as well as personal safety of the operator. The service procedures and
descriptions in this body shop manual provide general directions for a service and repair.
Procedure, techniques, tools, and parts for service including the skill of the technician vary.
It is impossible to provide advice or caution as to each case in this manual.
Accordingly, anyone who intends to use a replacement part, service procedure, or tool, which is
not recommended by the vehicle manufacturer, must first assure thoroughly that neither their
personal safety nor the safe operation of the vehicle will be first jeopardized by the replacement
part, service procedure, or tool they select.
IN THIS MANUAL
WARNING :
CAUTION :
NOTE :
The following list contains some general WARNINGS that you should follow while working on a
vehicle.
Always wear safety glasses for eye protection.
Use safety stands whenever a procedure requires you to be under the vehicle.
Make sure that the ignition switch is always in the OFF position, unless otherwise required by
the procedure.
Set the parking brake when working on the vehicle. If you have an automatic transaxle, set in
park unless instructed otherwise for a specific operation
Place supporters against the front and rear surfaces of the tires to help prevent the vehicle
from moving
Operate the engine only in a well-ventilated area to avoid the danger of carbon monoxide
poisoning.
Keep yourself and your clothing away from moving parts when the engine is running,
especially the drive belts.
To prevent serious burns, avoid contact with hot metal parts such as the radiator, exhaust
manifold, tail pipe, catalytic converter and muffler.
Do not smoke while working on a vehicle.
To avoid injury, always remove rings, watches, loose hanging jewelry, and loose clothing
before beginning to work on a vehicle.
When it is necessary to work under the hood, keep hands and other objects clear of the
radiator fan blades! Your vehicle may be equipped with a cooling fan that may turn on, even
though the ignition switch is in the OFF position. For this reason care should be taken to
ensure that the radiator fan electric motor is completely disconnected when working under the
hood and the engine is not running.
Remind you to be especially careful in those areas where carelessness can
cause personal injury.
To prevent you from making errors that could damage the vehicle as well as
personal injury.
Gives you added information that will help you complete a particular procedure.
1. Cover the seats before performing any procedure to
keep them from getting dirty.
2. Cover all glasses, seats and mats with a heat
resistant cover when welding.
AFJ3B3001
3. Protect moldings, garnishes and ornaments.
A word about safety
1. Wear the appropriate safety equipment that is
necessary for the procedure being performed.
2. When welding or performing other procedures that
require the use of an open flame near the fuel tank,
disconnect and remove the tank and fuel pipe, and
cap the pipe to prevent fuel leakage.
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Welding procedures
Observe the following tips when welding.
1. Wear appropriate eye protection.
2. Carefully follow the manufacturers operating
instructions for the welding machine you are using.
3. Do not weld, smoke or allow open flames around
volatile chemicals, cleaners or solvents or in any
area where they have just been used.
Safety
glasses
Mask
Face shield
Ear
protectors
Gloves
Safety
shoes
00003
00-2 General information
Body frame straightener
When using a frame straightener, do not enter the area
where the body is being straightened by the chain.
Electrical procedures
1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
2. Do not pull on wires when disconnecting electrical
connectors. Be careful to hold the connector itself
when disconnecting it.
Insert the connector until it “clicks” when connecting
3.
the connector.
4. Handle all electrical components with care.
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General information 00-3
For best results
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 is prone to the least amount of distortion when welding.
Select an area that would allow the new part to overlap repair area by 1.2~2.0 in (30~50 mm).
Protecting body from damage
Secure the body with clamps and jacks to prevent damage to the body when working on it.
BMKM100
00-4 General information
Disassembling related parts
Use caution when removing body molding and trim from
the area to be worked. Apply masking tape where
needed to prevent damage to the part being removed
or to the vehicle body. Before starting repairs, check if
pipes, hoses or electrical components are present near
damaged area.
Wire harness
Repair work area
Cutting area
1SD1BM005
General information
Preparation of assembly
Applying spot sealer
Remove paint from the surface of new parts and body to be spot welded, and apply spot sealer for rustproofing.
Selecting a welding method
If the thickness of the area to be welded with the panels overlapped is greater than 0.1 in (3 mm), do plug welding
using a carbon arc welding machine.
Thicker than
0.1 in (3mm)
00-5
Machining holes for plug welding
Drill a hole of approximately 0.2~0.24 in (5~6 mm) in
diameter in those areas which are not suitable for spot
welding.
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BMKM101
Adjusting a new part
The new part should be cut larger than the repair area,
overlapping the repair area by 1.2~2.0 in (30~50 mm).
1.2~2.0 in
(30~50 mm)
Overlap
body side to modify
new part to modify
1.2~2.0 in
(30~50 mm)
Overlap
00012
00-6 General information
Assembly
Measuring dimensions before welding
When assembling a new part, assemble it according to the body dimensions given in Section 31, and start welding
after checking the gaps with nearby parts.
Caution when welding
The number of welding points should be determined based on the criteria below:
Old part
Pitch: 2.0 in (50 mm)
Spot welding
Plug welding
A
9
Pitch:
1.4 in (35 mm)
Repair part
Repair part
more than
0.1 in (3 mm)
Increase the
number of spot
welds by 30%.
Pitch:
Same number of
welds as original
part.
BMKM102
Caution when spot welding
The tip of the spot welding machine should be maintained to a minimum of 0.1 in (3 mm) because it greatly
affects welding strength. When possible, spot welding should be done between the existing spot welded points.
Before and after spot welding, weld a test piece(test pin) of the same material as the body panel, and check the
Vehicle Lift (2-Support Type) And Safety Stand Positions
1. Place the lift blocks under the support points as shown in the illustration
2. Raise the hoist a few inches and rock the vehicle to be sure it is firmly supported.
3. Raise the hoist to full height to inspect the lift points for secure support.
Jack Support Positions
[Rear]
Lift Block
Lift Block
[Front]
AAIE010A
AAIE010B
Towing
[2WD][4WD]
[Wheel lift]
General information 00-9
[Flat - bed]
AAIE010C
If emergency towing is necessary, we recommend having it done by an authorized KIA dealer or a commercial towtruck service.
Profer lifting and towing procedures are necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle.
The use of wheel dollies or flatbed is recommended.
On 2WD vehicles, it is accptable to tow truck and wheel dollies are nou used, the front of the vehicle should always
be lifted, not the rear.
On 4WD vehicles, your vehicle must be towed with a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed equipment with all the wheels off
the ground.
When being towed by a commercial tow truck and wheel dollies are not used, the front of the vehicle should always
be lifted, not the rear.
00-10 General information
Body colors and major specifications
Kia color codes
Kia codePaint color
6D
9P
3P
K6
1LVert Jade Pearl
9L
Y3Greenish Gold
S6Satin Silver
S4
UD
Paint manufacture codes
Kia code
Color name
DupontStandox
Spies
Hecker
Smoky Brown
Black Cherry
Volcanic Red
Smart Blue
Natural Olive
Grayish Silver
Clear White
BASF
Akzo
Nobel
PPG
6D
9P
3P
K6
1L
9L
Y3
S6
S4
UD
Smoky Brown
Black Cherry
Volcanic Red
Smart Blue
Vert Jade Pearl
Natural Olive
Greenish Gold
Satin Silver
Grayish Silver
Clear White
X1950755710KIA9816
X1951755711KIA9410
X1952755712KIA9320
X1953755713KIA9540
X1954755714KIA9525
X1955755715
X1956
X1957
X1958
F2756755719
755716
755717
755718
6D
9P
3P
K6
1L
9L
Y3
S6
S4
UD
6D
9P
3P
K6
1L
9L
Y3
S6
S4
UD
KIA9626
KIA9815
KIA9739
KIA9738
KIA4004
6D
9P
3P
K6
1L
9L
Y3
S6
S4
UD
Body structure
Body composition
Body shell ..................................................................................................... 11- 1
Body service holes ..................................................................................... 11- 1
High tension steel sheet used area
Radiator support panel ................................................................................ 11- 2
Door panel ....................................................................................................... 11-21
Body structure 11-1
Body composition
Body shell
The body consists of the body shell, frame and cross members, etc, welded together. This provides safety, durability,
noise protection, rustproofing and vibration proofing of the vehicle.
Body service holes
Body service holes are provided in the inner panel to improve serviceability of the body.
(5) Center outer pillar assembly
(6) Pillar outer panel assembly
(7) Side assembly outer panel
11-6 Body Structure
Center floor panel
10
3
1
4
7
2
5
8
9
6
7
1
4
5
3
HIGH TENSION STEEL SHEET USED AREA
(1)
Front seat cross rear member assembly
(2) Center floor panel
(3) Side sill inner panel assembly
(4) Center floor side outer member assembly
(5) Center floor side inner member assembly
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(6) Propeller shaft mounting bracket
(7) Skid plate mounting gusset
(8) Parking brake lever reinforcement assembly
(9) Front seat cross front member assembly
(10) Center support bracket
Rear floor panel
Body structure 11-7
7
2
1
5
6
HIGH TENSION STEEL SHEET USED AREA
(1) Rear floor panel
(2)
Rear floor side member assembly
(3) Rear floor upper cross member assembly
(4) Rear floor lower No.3 cross member assembly
2
3
4
BMKM008
(5)
Rear floor lower No.2 cross member assembly
(6) Rear floor lower No.1 cross member assembly
(7) Rear end cross member assembly