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
Cluster assembly
Seat belt switch
Vehicle speed sensor
Engine coolant temperature sender
Oil pressure switch
Brake fluid level warning switch
Parking brake switch
Door switch
Fuel gauge sender
Tailgate switch
Wheel
Specifications
Specifications
Front Suspension
Rear Suspension
Wheel & Tire
Wheel Alignment
Tightening torque
Front Suspension
Rear Suspension
Special Service Tools
Special Service Tools
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Wheel/tire noise, vibration