Kia Sportage: Polypropylene (PP) bumper repairability
The three types of damaged bumpers shown below can
be repaired. Because of cost and quality
considerations, bumpers with more damage may be
repaired, but replacing the bumper is encouraged.
1. If a hole on a bumper is less than 2 in.(50 mm).
2. If a crack on a bumper is less than 4 in.(100 mm).
3. If a crack on bumper section A is less than
4 in.(100 mm) (less than half of the bumper height).
Bumper repair procedure
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Damage to the bumper that reaches the surface of the polyporpylene cannot be
fixed just by painting. Use the repair
methods shown below to repair damage that reaches the surface of the
polypropyl
Kia Sportage (3-Gen) - Third Generation (SL) Service and Repair Manual contains detailed procedures and information for the maintenance, service and repair of various aspects of the Kia Sportage SL.
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Component Location
Windshield wiper arm & blade
Wiper & washer switch
Windshield washer hose
Windshield wiper motor & linkage
Washer motor (Front)
Washer reservoir
Washer motor (Rear)
Rear washer hose & nozzle
Front wiper relay (
Components and Components Location
Components
[Front Seat]
Ventilation blower
Ventilation ECU
Ventilation seat switch
Blower connector
Heater connector
Ventilation ECU
connector
Schematic Diagrams
Schematic Diagram
[Front Seat]
Connector Configurations
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