SportageMotor

Kia Sportage: Polypropylene (PP) bumper repairability

Kia Sportage - Second generation (JEKM) (2005-2015) - Body Workshop Manual / Plastic parts / 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).

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

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

Bumper repair procedure

Repair method for PP bumper

    READ NEXT:

     Repair method for PP bumper

    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 Third generation (SL) - (2011-2016) - Service and Repair Manual

    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.

     4 Wheel Drive (4WD) System

    SEE MORE:

     Ignition System

    Description and Operation  Description Ignition timing is controlled by the electronic control ignition timing system. The standard reference ignition timing data for the engine operating conditions are preprogrammed in the memory of the ECM (Engine Control Module). The engine operati

     Fender panel & Hood panel & Tail gate panel

    Hood panel assembly Hood hinge assembly Fender panel Tail gate panel assembly Tail gate hinge assembly Door panel Front door panel assembly Rear door panel assembly Front door hinge assembly Rear door hinge assembly

    Content