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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Components and Components Location
Components
Panoramaroof frame assembly
Movable glass assembly
Wind deflector assembly
Mechanism assembly
Impact bracket
Impact cross member
assembly
EMC metal sheet
Motor assembly
Repair procedures
Replacement
Movable Glass R
Drive mode
The drive mode may be selected according
to the driver's preference or road
condition.
Type A
Type B
Type C
The Drive mode is activated by turning
the knob.
NOTICE
If there is a problem with the instrument
cluster, the drive mode will be in NORMAL
mode and may