General Information
Body Construction
Body Dimensions
Body Panel Repair Procedure
Body Sealing Locations
Corrosion Protection
Body Modification Tools
Plastic Parts
Body Shop Manual
FOREWORD
This Body Shop Manual illustrates body structures and
service procedures for the OPTIMA/MAGENTIS.
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 OPTIMA/MAGENTIS Service Manual.
Information regarding electrical harness routing/
connections, etc. can be found in the OPTIMA/MAGENTIS
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.
Kia Motors Corporation
SEOUL, KOREA
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.
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.
CONTENTS
Title
Group
GI
BC
BD
BP
BS
CP
BT
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Copyright c 2005, Kia Motors Corporation
Printed in Korea, September 2005
Pub. No. : A2GB-EG58A (English)
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