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
Component Location
[Audio + Cruise + Bluetooth]
[Audio + Cruise + Bluetooth]
Repair procedures
Inspection
1. Check the handsfree remote control switch for resistance between No.3 and No.4 terminals in each switch position.
[Call + Hang up]
The power liftgate will close automatically
by doing one of the following:
When the liftgate is opened, press and
hold the power liftgate open / close
button. The liftgate will close automatically
and the warning chime will
sound.
Press the power liftgate open/close
button until th