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
Headrest
Headrest guide
Tether anchor garnish
Upper bezel
Rear seat back pad
Latch cover
Rear seat back cover
Armrest board
Rear armrest
Rear seat back frame
Rear seat cushion cover
Rear seat cushion warmer
Rear seat
Replacing front turn signal lamp (Bulb type)
Turn off vehicle and disconnect the
negative terminal from the battery.
Remove the socket from the assembly
by turning the socket counterclockwise
until the tabs on the socket align
with the slots on the assembly.
Remove the bulb