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.
READ NEXT:
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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*1. Load Index
*2. If equipped
CAUTION
When replacing tires, use the same size originally supplied with the
vehicle.
Using tires of a different size can damage the related parts or make it work
irregularly.
NOTICE
We recommend that when replacing tires, use the same originally
Components and Components Location
Component Location
Windshield deicer relay
Windshield deicer switch
Windshield deicer
Deicer connector
Description and Operation
Description
Windshield deicer system prevent windshield wiper from freezing in the winter s