Kia Sportage: Vehicle protection
1. Cover the seats before performing any procedure to
keep them from getting dirty.
2. Cover all glasses, seats and mats with a heat
resistant cover when welding.
3. Protect moldings, garnishes and ornaments.
A word about safety
1. Wear the appropriate safety equipment that is
necessary for the procedure being performed.
2. When welding or performing other procedures that
require the use of an open flame near the fuel tank,
disconnect and remove the tank and fuel pipe, and
cap the pipe to prevent fuel leakage.
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Observe the following tips when welding.
1. Wear appropriate eye protection.
2. Carefully follow the manufacturers operating
instructions for the welding machine you are using.
3. Do not weld,
Measuring dimensions before beginning
Measure the dimensions of the damaged area according to the body dimension
drawings before disassembling
and repairing. Adjust dimensions with body frame adju
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Component Location
[Engine Room Relay Box]
Main relay
Cooling fan relay (High)
Windshield deicer relay
Wiper relay (High)
Wiper relay (Low)
ATM relay
Rear glass defogger relay
Burglar horn relay
Start relay
Cooling fan relay (Low)
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In some circumstances resetting the
sunroof operation may need to be performed.
Some instances where resetting
the sunroof may be required include:
When the 12-volt battery is either disconnected
or discharged
When the sunroof fuse is replaced
If the sunroof one-touch AUTO OPEN/