Kia Sportage: General Information

Kia Sportage Third generation (SL) - (2011-2016) - Service and Repair Manual / Steering System / General Information

 Description and Operation | Repair procedures

 Description EPS (Electric power steering, Column assist type) system uses an electric motor to assist the steering force and it is ail engine operation independent steering system. EPS control module controls the motor operation according to information received from the each sensor and C

 Disassembling spot welded area

Most body parts are spot welded. In order to disassemble the damaged area, it is best to disassemble the spot welded area from the body frame using a spot cutter or candle type edge drill bit. Do not use a drill bit with a tapered edge. Center punch middle of spot weld to insure the entire spo