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
Guide rod bolt
Bleed screw
Caliper bracket
Caliper body
Inner pad shim
Brake pad
Pad retainer
Repair procedures
Removal
1. Remove the front wheel & tire.
Tightening torque:
88.3 ~ 107.9 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79
The alarm will be activated if any of the
following occurs while the system is
armed.
A front or rear door is opened without
using the smart key.
The liftgate is opened without using
the smart key.
The hood is opened.
The horn will sound and the hazard
warning lights will blink con