Kia Sportage: 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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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 (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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Replacement
Problems And Replacement Parts:
Replacement Of ECM And SMARTRA
In case of a defective ECM, the unit has to be replaced with a "virgin" or
"neutral" ECM. All keys have to be taught
to the new ECM. Keys, which are not taught to the ECM, are invalid for the
Reverse Parking Collision-
Avoidance Assist (PCA) (if
equipped)
Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance
Assist may warn the driver or assist with
braking to help reduce the possibility of
collision with a pedestrian or an object
when Reversing.
Detecting sensor
Rear view camera
Rear u