Kia Carnival / Sedona (2006 year). Manual — part 15

BP-14

BODY PANEL REPAIR PROCEDURE

INSTALLATION

1.

Drill 6mm holes in the new radiator support panel for
MIG plug welding.

2.

Remove paint from both sides of all portions that are to
be welded such as peripheries of MIG plug weld holes.

3.

Temporarily install new parts in place.

4.

Measure each measurement point (Refer to the BODY
DIMENSIONS) and correct the installation position

5.

MIG plug weld all holes.

6.

Clean MIG welds with a disc grinder.

NOTE

•

Be careful not to grind welded portions too much.

•

The internal parts will be stronger if the weld traces
are not ground.

7.

After welding the radiator support panel, apply the
epoxy primer and anti-corrosion to the radiator support
panel

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BODY PANEL REPAIR PROCEDURE

BP-15

COWL SIDE OUTER PANEL

REMOVAL

1.

Drill out all spotwelds to separate cowl side outer panel
from cowl assembly and fender apron inner panel(33
points).

2.

Using a disc grinder, remove the cowl side outer panel
by drilling out the MIG lap welds.(5 points)

3.

Clean MIG welds with a disc grinder.

4.

Before welding the cowl side outer panel, apply the
epoxy primer to the interior of the cowl side outer panel.

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BP-16

BODY PANEL REPAIR PROCEDURE

INSTALLATION

1.

Drill 6mm holes in the new cowl side outer panel for
MIG plug welding.

2.

Remove paint from both sides of all portion that are to
be welded such as peripheries of MIG plug weld holes.

3.

Temporarily install new parts in place.

4.

MIG plug weld all holes.

5.

Clean MIG welds with a disc grinder.

NOTE

Be careful not to grid welded portion too much.
The internal parts will be stronger if the weld traces are
not ground.

6.

After welding the cowl side outer panel, apply the epoxy
primer and anti corrosion to the cowl side outer panel.

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BODY PANEL REPAIR PROCEDURE

BP-17

FENDER APRON INNER LOWER PANEL

REMOVAL

1.

Drill out all the spotwelds to separate fender apron inner
lower panel from fender apron inner upper panel, shock
absorber housing panel and front side member.

2.

Clean MIG welds with a disc grinder.

3.

Before welding the fender apron inner lower panel, apply
the epoxy primer to the interior of the fender apron inner
lower panel.

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