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In Europe, MIG brazing has been required or recommended on a widespread basis for several years. In the U.S., MIG brazing is not as common but is becoming more prevalent. As the RTS team is researching MIG brazing information, we are putting together a series of articles that identify OEM-specific MIG brazing recommendations and requirements for vehicles in the U.S. Let’s see what Kia has to say.
Kia references brazing in the General Information area under the Body panel Repair Procedure area of the body repair manual. Here they state: "Do not braze any body components other than the ones brazed at the factory. Do not use an oxy-acetylene torch for welding."
To find this information:
- Log in to Kia service site
- Click Service Materials (top left of webpage)
- Click Service Info (SI)
- Choose Model, Year and Engine
- Choose Body from list (center of webpage)
- Click Body Repair to expand (left side of webpage)
- Click Body Repair Manual to expand
- Click Body Panel repair Procedure to expand
- Click General Information
It is important to check vehicle-specific body repair manuals and other OEM information about MIG brazing in order to ensure a complete, safe, and quality repair.
For additional Kia information, check out the Kia OEM Information page.
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