Kia Sportage: Assembly
Measuring dimensions before welding
When assembling a new part, assemble it according to the body dimensions
given in Section 31, and start welding
after checking the gaps with nearby parts.
Caution when welding
The number of welding points should be determined based on the criteria
below:

Caution when spot welding
- The tip of the spot welding machine should be maintained to a minimum of
0.1 in (3 mm) because it greatly
affects welding strength. When possible, spot welding should be done between
the existing spot welded points.
- Before and after spot welding, weld a test piece (test pin) of the same
material as the body panel, and check the
welding strength.

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Body sealing
Apply body sealer where necessary.
Applying rustproof material
Apply rustproofing material (wax, oil, etc.) behind welded area.
Applying undercoat
Apply undercoat on the body where
1. Place the lift blocks under the support points as shown in the
illustration.
2. Raise the hoist a few inches and rock the vehicle to be sure it is firmly
supported.
3. Raise the hoist to fu
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Component Location
Rear wiper motor assembly
Head cap
Rear wiper motor mounting bolt
Rear wiper motor mounting hole
Pad cap
Hexagonal nut
Cover
Rear wiper arm & blade
Rear wiper arm nut
Rear Wiper Motor
Repair procedures
Inspect
Air bags may not deploy in certain
low-speed collisions where the air bag
would not add any benefit beyond the
protection already offered by the seat
belts.
Front air bags are not designed to
inflate in rear collisions, because
occupants are moved backward by
the force of the imp