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

READ NEXT:
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.
SEE MORE:
Description and Operation
Description
Underdrive brake control solenoid valve (UD/B_VFS) is attached to the valve body. This variable force solenoid valve directly controls the hydraulic pressure inside the underdrive brake.
Specifications
Specifications
Direct control VFS [35R/C
1. Commercial spot welding machines do not perform
as well as the machines used in the manufacturing
process. When spot welding, increase the number
of spot welds by 30% (1.3 times the original number
of welds).
2. When spot welding, weld in the middle of the joint.
Spot welding on the