Kia Sportage: Polypropylene (PP) bumper repairability
Kia Sportage - Second generation (JEKM) (2005-2015) - Body Workshop Manual / Plastic parts / Polypropylene (PP) bumper repairability
The three types of damaged bumpers shown below can be repaired. Because of cost and quality considerations, bumpers with more damage may be repaired, but replacing the bumper is encouraged.
1. If a hole on a bumper is less than 2 in.(50 mm).
2. If a crack on a bumper is less than 4 in.(100 mm).
3. If a crack on bumper section A is less than 4 in.(100 mm) (less than half of the bumper height).
Bumper repair procedure
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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
polypropyl
Kia Sportage Third generation (SL) - (2011-2016) - Service and Repair Manual
Kia Sportage (3-Gen) - Third Generation (SL) Service and Repair Manual contains detailed procedures and information for the maintenance, service and repair of various aspects of the Kia Sportage SL.
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Compression Pressure Inspection
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If the there is lack of power, excessive oil consumption or poor fuel
economy, measure the compression pressure.
1. Warm up and stop engine.
Allow the engine
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