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.