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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Component Replacement After Deployment
NOTE
Before doing any SRS repairs, use the GDS Pro to check for DTCs. Refer to the Diagnostic Trouble Code list for repairing of the related DTCs.
When the front airbag(s) deployed after a collision, replace the following items.
SRSCM
Deployed
Repair procedures
Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2. Remove the crash pad lower panel.
(Refer to the BD group - "Crash pad")
3. Remove the crash pad side switch assembly (A) after loosening 2 screws.
NOTE
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
4. R