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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Components and Components Location
Components
Front door trim
Front door inside handle cap
Front door trim seal
Front door quadrant inner cover
Front door module
Front door panel
Front door belt outside molding
Front door body side
weatherstrip
Front door side weathers
Component Location
Cluster assembly
Seat belt switch
Vehicle speed sensor
Engine coolant temperature sender
Oil pressure switch
Brake fluid level warning switch
Parking brake switch
Door switch
Fuel gauge sender
Tailgate switch
Wheel