Kia Sportage: Disassembly
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 adjuster if deformed.
Selecting cutting area
Select a cutting area that is easily accessible and that is prone to the
least amount of distortion when welding.
Select an area that would allow the new part to overlap repair area by 1.2~2.0
in (30~50 mm).
Protecting body from damage
Secure the body with clamps and jacks to prevent damage to the body when
working on it.

Disassembling related parts
Use caution when removing body molding and trim from
the area to be worked. Apply masking tape where
needed to prevent damage to the part being removed
or to the vehicle body. Before starting repairs, check if
pipes, hoses or electrical components are present near
damaged area.

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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
Measuring dimensions before welding
When assembling a new part, assemble it according to the body dimensions
given in Section 31, and start welding
after checking the gaps with nearby parts.
Caut
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
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: The lamp will always turn
on
when the liftgate is opened/closed.
: The lamp is on when the
liftgate
is opened, and off when the liftgate is
closed.
: The lamp will always turn
off
when the liftgate is opened/closed.
The luggage room lamp comes on when
the liftgate i
Electronic stability control (ESC)
indicator light
This indicator light appears:
Once you set the ignition switch or
ENGINE START/STOP Button to the
ON position.
It appears for approximately 3 seconds
and then goes off.
When there is a malfunction with the
ESC system.
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