Kia Sportage: Fundamental procedures
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1. Cover the seats before performing any procedure to
keep them from getting dirty.
2. Cover all glasses, seats and mats with a heat
resistant cover when welding.
3. Protect moldings, garnishe
Observe the following tips when welding.
1. Wear appropriate eye protection.
2. Carefully follow the manufacturers operating
instructions for the welding machine you are using.
3. Do not weld,
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Disassembly
1. Body measurement
Before disassembling, measure the damaged area
according to the dimensions supplied in Body
Dimension, Section 31. If deformation is present,
use a frame straightener to adjust.
When disassembling a panel, apply clamps to
prevent damage of each part, an
Components and Components Location
Components
Front bumper cover
Front bumper side bracket [LH]
Front bumper side bracket [RH]
Repair procedures
Replacement
CAUTION
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove inter