Kia Sportage: Preparation of assembly
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 welded with the panels overlapped is
greater than 0.1 in (3 mm), do plug welding
using a carbon arc welding machine.

Machining holes for plug welding
Drill a hole of approximately 0.2~0.24 in (5~6 mm) in
diameter in those areas which are not suitable for spot
welding.

Adjusting a new part
The new part should be cut larger than the repair area,
overlapping the repair area by 1.2~2.0 in (30~50 mm).

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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
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
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Repair procedures
Inspection
1. Remove the fuse box cover.
2. Remove the starter relay (A).
3. Using an ohmmeter, check that there is continuity between each terminal.
4. Apply 12V to terminal 85 and ground to terminal 86.
Check for continuity between terminals 30 and 87.
5. If ther
If you have a flat tire, the Low Tire Pressure
telltale will come on. Have the flat
tire repaired by an authorized Kia dealer
as soon as possible or replace the flat
tire with the spare tire.
CAUTION
Repair Agents
Never use a puncture-repairing agent
not approved by Kia to repair and/or
inf