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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Repair procedures
Replacement
CAUTION
When removing and installing the fender, an assistant is necessary.
Be careful not to damage the fender and body.
When removing the clips, use a clip remover.
1. Remove the front bumper cover.
(Refer to the BD group - "Front bum
Cruise Control (CC) (if equipped)
Cruise indicator
Set speed
Cruise Control will allow you to drive at
speeds above 20 mph (30 km/h) without
depressing the accelerator pedal.
Cruise Control operation
To set speed
Accelerate to the desired speed,
which must be more than 20 mph