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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* The actual shape and position of sensors may differ from the illustration.
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) control module/rollover sensor
Front impact sensors
Side pressure sensors (front door)
Side impact sensors (B-pillar)
Side impact sensors (C-pillar)
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Air bag se
Body Repair
Side Body A
* These dimensions indicated in this figure are actual-measurement dimensions.
Side Body Ð’
* These dimensions indicated in this figure are actual-measurement dimensions.
Interior
Body Repair
Interior A
* These dimensions indic