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Kia Sportage: Vehicle protection

Kia Sportage - Second generation (JEKM) (2005-2015) - Body Workshop Manual / General information / Fundamental procedures / 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

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.

Welding procedures

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Opening the liftgate

Liftgate WARNING Exhaust fumes If you drive with the liftgate open, you will draw dangerous exhaust fumes into your vehicle which can cause serious injury or death to vehicle occupants. If you must drive with the liftgate open, keep the air vents and all windows open so that additional ou

Reassembly - Repair procedures

NOTE Thoroughly clean all parts to assembled. Before installing the parts, apply fresh engine oil to all sliding and rotating surfaces. Replace all gaskets, O-rings and oil seals with new parts. 1. Assemble the piston and connecting rod. The piston front mark and the connecting rod

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