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When it comes to repair information, vehicle makers use of a wide variety of terminology for replacement parts. All of the different names can be confusing, especially when repairing a variety of vehicle makes and models.
When searching for repair procedures, knowing what to look for can save valuable time. When searching Kia, for example, instead of looking for an upper rail, look for the fender apron upper panel (see Table 1). Having the correct repair information is essential to a proper repair process. Without vehicle maker repair information, you are potentially re-engineering the vehicle without the research into how the vehicle would react in another collision.
Kia repair information is available at: www.kiatechinfo.com
| Kia Part Terms | Industry Part Terms |
| Fender Apron Upper Panel | Front Upper Rail |
| Front Side Member | Front Lower Rail |
| Front Pillar | A-Pillar |
| Center Pillar | B-Pillar |
| Side Sill | Outer Rocker Panel |
| Quarter Outer | Quarter Panel |
| Back Panel | Rear Body Panel |
| Rear Floor Panel | Trunk Floor |
| Rear Floor Side Member | Rear Rail |
| This table shows the terms that Kia uses on the left and the common industry terms on the right. | |
10/17/14 UPDATE: Kia is now a subscription-based website.
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