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
Water pump pulley
Water pump sub assembly
Water pump gasket
Water pump cover
Water pump cover gasket
O-ring
Water inlet pipe
Water temperature control assembly
Water inlet fitting
Engine coolant temperature sensor
Thermos
Components and
Components Location
Components
Recirculation hose
Intercooler inlet hose & pipe
assembly
Intercooler outlet hose & pipe
assembly
Intercooler mounting bracket
Intercooler upper mounting insulator
Intercooler
Intercooler lower mounting insulator