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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Navigation-based Smart
Cruise Control (NSCC) (if
equipped)
Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control
will help automatically adjust vehicle
speed when driving on highways (or
motorways) by using road information
from the navigation function while Smart
Cruise Control is operating.
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Components and Components Location
Components
Cooling fan assembly
Radiator assembly
Mounting insulator
Radiator mounting
bracket
Radiator upper hose
Radiator lower hose
Reservoir tank
Over flow hose
ATF cooler hoses
Repair procedures
Inspection
Radiator Cap