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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Highway Driving Assist malfunction
A: Check Highway Driving Assist system
When Highway Driving Assist is not
working properly, the warning message
will appear, and the ( A ) warning light
will appear on the cluster. Have Highway
Driving Assist be inspected by an authorized
Kia dealer.
WA
Display and control
You can see the status of the Highway
Driving Assist operation in the Driving
Assist view on the cluster. Refer to
"Instrument cluster"
Highway Driving Assist will be displayed
as below depending on the status of the
function.
Operating State
Standby St