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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Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist malfunction
Check Forward Safety system
When Forward Collision-Avoidance
Assist is not working properly, the warning
message will appear, and the ()
and ( ) warning lights will appear
on
the cluster.
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist disabled
Components and Components Location
Components
Rear door trim
Rear door inside handle cap
Rear door belt inside weatherstrip
Rear door trim seal
Rear door module
Rear door panel
Rear door belt weatherstrip
Rear door frame garnish
Rear door body side weatherstrip
Rear do