Kia Sportage: Fundamental procedures

Kia Sportage - Second generation (JEKM) (2005-2015) - Body Workshop Manual / General information / Fundamental procedures

 Repair method for PP bumper

Damage to the bumper that reaches the surface of the polyporpylene cannot be fixed just by painting. Use the repair methods shown below to repair damage that reaches the surface of the polypropylene. 1. Rough cut the damaged area 45º using a knife and then sand the angle smooth. 2. W

 Active air flap

Active air flap system controls the air flap below the front bumper to cool the vehicle parts and improve energy efficiency. Active air flap malfunction Check Active Air Flap System The active air flap system may not operate normally if the air flap is temporarily opened due to fo