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Identifying The Correct Body Repair Manual: Kia
I-CAR · September 29, 2021 · Kia
Summary
This article explains how Kia groups its Body Repair Manuals (BRMs) using two- or three-letter body codes associated with specific model year ranges. It highlights how overlapping model years, such as the Optima (JF) and Optima (JFA), can have different repair procedures despite sharing the same model name and production years.
What to do on the job
Always identify and verify the vehicle's specific two- or three-letter body code before selecting the Kia Body Repair Manual to ensure the correct repair procedures, parts, and measurements are used.
How to use it
Use this document to justify the time spent researching and verifying specific body codes (such as JF vs. JFA) on Kia vehicles. It serves as official documentation that overlapping model years have different repair procedures, making precise manual identification a necessary step for a safe and accurate repair.
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