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 Location
Converter housing
Automatic transaxle case
Rear cover
Valve body cover
Manual control lever
Air breather hose
Inhibitor switch
Solenoid valve
connector
Repair procedures
Removal
1. Remove the following items;
Engine cover (A).
Air cleaner asse
The emission control system of your
vehicle is covered by a written limited
warranty. Please see the warranty information
contained in the Warranty &
Consumer Information manual in your
vehicle.
Your vehicle is equipped with an emission
control system to meet all applicable
emission re