Kia Sportage: Replacing body panels

Kia Sportage - Second generation (JEKM) (2005-2015) - Body Workshop Manual / Replacing body panels

 Inspection - Repair procedures - Cylinder Head

Inspection Cylinder Head 1. Inspect for flatness. Using a precision straight edge and feeler gauge, measure the surface the contacting the cylinder block and the manifolds for warpage. Flatness of cylinder head gasket surface Standard : Less than 0.05mm (0.0019in.) for total area Less tha

 Risk of burns when parking or stopping vehicle

Vehicle handling instructions Do not park or stop the vehicle near flammable items such as leaves, paper, oil, and tire. Such items placed near the exhaust system can become a fire hazard. When an engine idles at a high speed with the rear side of the vehicle touching the wall, hea