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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Specifications
Specifications
Display System
DVD Deck
Bluetooth
Storage Memory
Components and Components Location
Component Location
AVN (A/V & Navigation) head
unit
Tweeter speaker
External Amplifier
Roof antenna (GPS + SDARS +
Radio)
Front door sp
Components Location
Converter housing
Automatic transaxle case
Rear cover
Valve body cover
Manual control lever
Air breather hose
Inhibitor switch
Solenoid valve
connector
Repair procedures
Removal
1. Remove the following items;
Engine cover (A).
Air cleaner asse