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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Waterproof and rustproof
Sealing
To waterproof and rustproof the vehicle, apply sealer on assembled area of
the body panel and on any areas in
contact with the body, such as doors (inner/outer), hood (inner/outer), and tail
gate (inner/outer).
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Door
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Hood
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Operating precautions for catalytic
converters
WARNING
Fire
Do not park, idle or drive the vehicle
over or near flammable objects, such
as grass, vegetation, paper, leaves,
etc. A hot exhaust system can ignite
flammable items under your vehicle.
Also, do not remove the heat sink
around the exhaust system, do not
seal the botto
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