Kia Sportage: Welding procedures
Observe the following tips when welding.
1. Wear appropriate eye protection.
2. Carefully follow the manufacturers operating
instructions for the welding machine you are using.
3. Do not weld, smoke or allow open flames around
volatile chemicals, cleaners or solvents or in any
area where they have just been used.
Body frame straightener
When using a frame straightener, do not enter the area
where the body is being straightened by the chain.
Electrical procedures
1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
2. Do not pull on wires when disconnecting electrical
connectors. Be careful to hold the connector itself
when disconnecting it.
3. Insert the connector until it "clicks" when connecting
the connector.
4. Handle all electrical components with care.

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Measuring dimensions before beginning
Measure the dimensions of the damaged area according to the body dimension
drawings before disassembling
and repairing. Adjust dimensions with body frame adju
Applying spot sealer
Remove paint from the surface of new parts and body to be spot welded, and
apply spot sealer for rustproofing.
Selecting a welding method
If the thickness of the area to be w
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Specifications
Specifications
Smart Key Unit
RF Receiver
Smart Key Fob
Antenna
Components and Components Location
Component Location (1)
Buzzer
Smart key unit
RF receiver
Interior antenna
Interior antenna 2
Interior antenna 3
Bumper a
Auto defogging helps reduce the possibility
of fogging up the inside of the
windshield by automatically sensing the
moisture on inside the windshield.
The auto
defogging system operates
when the heater or air conditioning
is on.
When the Auto Defogging System operates,
the indicator