Kia Sportage: Rustproof treatment after assembly
Kia Sportage - Second generation (JEKM) (2005-2015) - Body Workshop Manual / General information / For best results / 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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Vehicle lift (2-Support type) and safety stand positions
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 composition
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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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
polypropylene.
1. Rough cut the damaged area 45º using a
knife and then sand the angle smooth.
2. W
Downhill Brake Control (DBC)
The Downhill Brake Control (DBC) feature
assists the driver to descend down a
steep hill without having to depress the
brake pedal.
The system automatically applies the
brakes to maintain the vehicle speed 2.5
mph (4 km/h) ~ 25 mph (40 km/h) and
allows the driver to concentrate on
stee
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