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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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Rear Body Body Repair * These dimensions indicated in this figure are actual-measurement dimensions. Under Body Body Repair Projected Dimensions * These dimensions indicated in this figure are actual-measurement dimensions. Actual-Measurement Dimensions * These

Driving on grades

Reduce the speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade. If you don't shift down, you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer operate efficiently. On a long uphill grade, shift down and reduce your speed to around 45

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