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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Rear View Monitor (RVM) (if equipped)
Rear View Monitor will show the area
behind the vehicle to assist you when
parking or reversing.
Detecting sensor
Rear view camera
Refer to the picture above for the
detailed location of the detecting sensor.
Rear View Monitor settings
Camera se
Reverse Parking Distance Warning will
help warn the driver if a person, an animal
or an object is detected within a certain
distance when the vehicle is moving
in reverse.
Detecting sensor
Rear ultrasonic sensors
Refer to the picture above for the
detailed location of the detecting senso