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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Welding procedures
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,
Disassembly
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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Rear View Monitor operation
Parking/View button
Press the Parking/View button (1) to turn
on or off Rear View Monitor.
Rear view
Operating conditions
Rear View Monitor will turn on when the
following conditions are satisfied:
Shifting the gear to R (Reverse).
Pressing the Parking/View button (1)
while P (Pa
Preparation for assembly - Replacing body panel
Preparation for assembly
1. Spot weld finish
Use a disk grinder or similar tool to finish spot weld
mark. Do not grind more than is necessary to smooth
surface.
2. Panel preparation
Repair any bent or uneven areas with a hammer to
improve the assembly process.
3. Cutting a rough area for
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