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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Theft-alarm system
This system is designed to provide protection
from unauthorized entry into the
vehicle.
This system is operated in three stages:
Armed stage
Theft-alarm stage
Disarmed stage
If triggered, the system provides an
audible alarm with blinking of the hazard
warni
Repair procedures
Front Wheel Alignment
CAUTION
When using a commercially available computerized wheel alignment equipment
to inspect the front wheel alignment,
always position the vehicle on a level surface with the front wheels facing
straight ahead.
Prior to inspection, make sure that