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Washer Hoses






Washer Hoses

=> [ Smooth Hoses, Repairing ]

=> [ Corrugated Hoses, Repairing ]

Smooth Hoses, Repairing

Smooth hoses with a 5x1mm or 6x1 mm diameter can be replaced with EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer).

- Trim and remove damaged sections of hose.





- Select the appropriate EPDM hose - 2 - and cable tie.

- Cut a length of EPDM hose - 2 - so that the ends of the smooth hose - 1 - and - 3 - can be pushed approximately 10 mm into the EPDM hose - 2 -.

- Secure with cable ties as illustrated - 1 -.





- Check for function and leaks.

Corrugated Hoses, Repairing

Corrugated hoses can be replaced with heat-shrink sleeves.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Hot Air Gun (VAS 1978/14) from Wiring Harness Repair Set (VAS 1978A).

Air Hose Pliers (VAS 6228)

Connecting piece (1J0 955 875 R)

Connecting piece (1J0 955 875)

Procedure





- Disconnect damaged part of washer fluid hose with the Air Hose Pliers (VAS 6228).

- Connect ends - 1 and 4 - of the washer fluid line with connector pieces - 2 and 3 -.

- Slide the heat-shrink sleeve - 5 - over an end of the washer fluid line and connect the connector pieces with each other.

- Slide the heat-shrink sleeve over the washer fluid connector pieces.

- After sliding on, the heat-shrink sleeve must be shrunk with the Hot Air Gun (VAS 1978/14).

The heat-shrink sleeve must be heated from the center outward until it seals completely.

Set the hot air gun to the correct temperature according to the operating instructions.

When shrinking, ensure no other lines, plastic parts or insulation material is damaged by the hot nozzle.

- Check for function and leaks.