Kia Sportage: Rustproof treatment after assembly
Body sealing
Apply body sealer where necessary.
Applying rustproof material
Apply rustproofing material (wax, oil, etc.) behind welded area.

Applying undercoat
Apply undercoat on the body where necessary.
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1. Place the lift blocks under the support points as shown in the
illustration.
2. Raise the hoist a few inches and rock the vehicle to be sure it is firmly
supported.
3. Raise the hoist to fu
Body shell
The body consists of the body shell, frame and cross members, etc, welded
together. This provides safety, durability,
noise protection, rustproofing and vibration proofing of the vehicl
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Rear Body
Body Repair
* These dimensions indicated in this figure are actual-measurement
dimensions.
Under Body
Body Repair
Projected Dimensions
* These dimensions indicated in this figure are actual-measurement
dimensions.
Actual-Measurement Dimensions
* These
Components and Components Location
Components
Pulley
Front bracket
Front bearing
Rotor
Rear bearing
Rear bracket
Though bolt
Regulator
assembly
Regulator bolt
Rear cover
Repair procedures
Removal and Installation
1. Disconnect the battery negative terminal first