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Washer Fluid Line Hose Connections, Disconnecting and Connecting






Washer Fluid Line Hose Connections, Disconnecting and Connecting

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Hose Clamp Pliers (V.A.G 1275)

Hose Clamp Pliers (V.A.G 1921)

Various hose couplings are used to connect the hoses to the washer fluid pumps and spray jets or as separating points.

Unsecured Hose Coupling






- To disconnect the connection, pull both parts of the coupling apart.

- To connect, press both parts of the coupling together firmly until they noticeably engage.

Secured Hose Coupling With Circlip






- To disconnect the connection, turn the circlip - 1 - 90° - arrow - and remove the hose connector.

- To connect, attach the hose connector and turn circlip - 1 - - arrow - until it engages.

Secured Hose Coupling With Circlip, Version 1






- To disconnect the connection, pull circlip - 1 - up approximately 1 mm - arrow - and remove the hose connector.

- To connect, attach the hose connector and press the circlip in until it engages.

Secured Hose Coupling With Circlip, Version 2






- To disconnect the connection, pull circlip - 1 - up - arrow - and remove the hose connector.

- To connect, attach the hose connector and press the circlip in until it engages.

Headlamp Washer System Hose Connection With Circlip






- To disconnect the connection, press circlip - 1 - - arrow - and remove the hose connector.

- To connect, hold the circlip pressed - arrow - and attach the hose connector.

- Make sure the connection is engaged securely by pulling on the hose without pressing the circlip.

Headlamp Washer System Hose Coupling With Clamp






- To disconnect the hose clamp connection - 1 -, cut with side cutting pliers and remove the hose connector.

- To connect, slide the new hose clamp onto the hose, attach the hose connector and install the hose clamp with (V.A.G 1275).

Headlamp Washer System Hose Coupling With Spring Clamp






- To disconnect the connection, open spring clamp - 1 - with (V.A.G 1921) and remove the hose connector.

- To connect, open the spring clamp with (V.A.G 1921) and attach the connector.