Kia Sportage: Exterior
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Repair procedures
Replacement
CAUTION
When removing and installing the fender, an assistant is necessary.
Be careful not to damage the fender and body.
When removing the clips
Repair procedures
Replacement
Tail Gate Trim Replacement
CAUTION
When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective
tape, and apply protective tape around the
related p
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Description and Operation
Description
The Seat Belt Pretensioners (BPT) are installed inside Center Pillar (LH &
RH). When a vehicle crashes with a
certain degree of frontal impact, the pretensioner seat belt helps to reduce the
severity of injury to the front seat
occupants by ref
Repair procedures
Replacement
1. Remove the front wheel & tire.
Tightening torque: 88.3 ~ 07.9N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6lb-ft)
CAUTION
Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel & tire (A).
2. Loosen the bolt & nut and then remove the lo