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 Index
Engine Room
Condenser
Receiver-drier
Compressor
Expansion Valve
Service port (High)
Service port (Low)
Ð/С Pressure
Transducer
Interior
Compressor Oil
Repair procedures
Oil Specification
1. The HFC-134a system
The Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
provides further enhancements to vehicle
stability and steering responses
under the following condition:
when driving on a slippery road or
when a change in the coefficient of
friction between left and right wheels
is detected.
WARNING
Tire/whe