Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSKIA1996SEPHIA RS, 1.6 3REPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTHEATED GLASS/DEFOGGERSDEFOGGER - REAR WINDOWON-VEHICLE SERVICEBUS BAR REPAIR
1996 Kia Sephia RS, 1.6 3
Bus Bar Repair
1996 Kia Sephia RS, 1.6 3SECTION Bus Bar Repair
- Using steel wool, clean bus bar in area to be soldered. Using a heat lamp, preheat glass in repair area to 122-140°F (50-60°C). Apply resin flux paste on bus bar terminal. Using ice pick or similar tool, position terminal to bus bar and hold in place.
- Apply soldering iron to terminal until solder flows. Once solder flows, quickly remove iron to avoid damaging bus bar. DO NOT use rear window defogger until repair has completely cooled.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.