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
Shift lever knob & boots
assembly
Shift lever assembly
Control cable assembly
Manual control lever (T/M side)
Repair procedures
Removal
Shift Lever Assembly Replacement
1. Remove the center console assembly. (Refer to "
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