Corrugated Hose Washer Fluid Line, Repairing

Corrugated Hose Washer Fluid Line, Repairing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Hot Air Blower (VAS 1978/14A) from the Wiring Harness Repair Set (VAS 1978 B).

• Air Hose Pliers (VAS 6228)

• Connecting Piece (1J0 955 875 R)

• Connecting Piece (1J0 955 875)

• Corrugated hoses can be replaced with heat-shrink sleeves. Refer to Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).

Procedure






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

- Connect the 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 (VAS 1978/14A).

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

• Set the hot air blower 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.