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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Front inner pillar assembly
Quarter inner panel assembly
Side outer rear extension assembly
Quarter outer panel assembly
Center outer pillar assembly
Pillar outer panel assembly
Side assembly outer panel
Center floor panel
Front seat cross rear member assembly
Center floo
If your temperature gauge indicates
overheating, you experience a loss of
power, or hear a loud pinging or knocking,
the engine will probably be too hot.
If this happens, you should:
Pull off the road and stop as soon as it
is safe to do so.
Shift the gear to P (Park) and set the
par