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Sectioning And Partial Part Replacement: 2019 Kia Optima
I-CAR · June 28, 2019 · Kia
Summary
This article outlines the available sectioning and partial part replacement procedures for the 2019 Kia Optima, referencing the OEM Partial Part Replacement Search on the I-CAR RTS website. It identifies specific structural areas where sectioning or partial replacement is permitted, including the front lower rail, front upper rail, uniside components, rear rail, trunk floor, and rear body panel.
What to do on the job
Consult the official Kia paid subscription collision repair website to obtain the exact locations and procedures before performing any sectioning or partial part replacement on a 2019 Kia Optima.
How to use it
Use this document to justify the labor and materials required for sectioning or partial part replacement on a 2019 Kia Optima. It serves as official validation that Kia permits these specific structural procedures (such as on the front rails, uniside, rear rail, trunk floor, and rear body panel), which can be used to support estimates and supplements when insurers question whether a part can be sectioned rather than replaced in its entirety.
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