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Kia: Who Requires Or Recommends MIG Brazing?
I-CAR · March 30, 2021 · Kia
Summary
This article outlines Kia's official stance on MIG brazing, specifying that technicians must not braze any body components other than those originally brazed at the factory. It also explicitly prohibits the use of an oxy-acetylene torch for welding on Kia vehicles.
What to do on the job
Only perform MIG brazing on Kia body components that were originally brazed at the factory, and never use an oxy-acetylene torch for welding.
How to use it
Use this document to justify why MIG brazing cannot be used as an alternative joining method on Kia vehicles unless it matches the factory assembly methods. It also serves as official documentation to deny the use of oxy-acetylene torches during the repair process.
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