Kia Sportage: Rustproof treatment after assembly
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 necessary.
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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
Body shell
The body consists of the body shell, frame and cross members, etc, welded
together. This provides safety, durability,
noise protection, rustproofing and vibration proofing of the vehicl
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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 (
This vehicle is equipped with a variety of
lights to illuminate the interior and exterior
of the vehicle.
CAUTION
To prevent the battery from being discharged,
do not leave the headlamp and
interior light on for a prolonged time
while the engine is not running.
Battery saver function
The pu