Washer Hose Couplings

Disconnecting and Connecting

The following hose coupling types are used for connecting hoses to pumps and washer nozzles or as separating points.

Fig 1: Washer Hose Coupling

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Unsecured hose coupling

Disconnect by pulling apart both parts of coupling.
Reconnect by pushing both halves of coupling together until felt and heard to engage.

Fig 2: Connecting/Disconnecting Washer Hose Coupling (Type 1)

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Secured hose coupling with circlip

Disconnect by turning lock ring - 1 - through 90 - arrow - and then pulling apart both halves of coupling.
Reconnect by pushing both halves of coupling together and rotating locking ring - 1 - - arrow - until it engages.

Fig 3: Connecting/Disconnecting Washer Hose Coupling (Type 2)

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Secured hose coupling with circlip, version 1

To disconnect the connection, pull the circlip - 1 - up approximately 1 mm - arrow - and remove the hose connection.
To connect, position the hose connection and press the circlip in until it engages.

Fig 4: Connecting/Disconnecting Washer Hose Coupling (Type 3)

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Secured hose coupling with circlip, version 2

Disconnect by lifting lock ring - 1 - approx. 1 mm - arrow - and then pulling apart both halves of coupling.
Reconnect by pushing both halves of coupling together and clipping locking ring - 1 - until it engages.

Fig 5: Connecting/Disconnecting Washer Hose Coupling (Headlight Cleaning System)

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Headlamp washer system hose connection with circlip

Disconnect by depressing clip - 1 - - arrow - and then separating coupling from jet.
Reconnect by keeping clip - arrow - depressed while pushing coupling onto jet until it engages. Check securing clip for secure locking by attempting to pull it off without depressing clip.

Fig 6: Headlamp Washer System Hose Connection With Hose Clamp

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Headlamp washer system hose connection with hose clamp

Disconnect by removing clamp - 1 - (cut with side cutters) and remove hose.
Reconnect by slide new hose clamp onto hose, position hose connection and install the hose clamp with Hose Clamp Pliers VAG 1275.

Fig 7: Headlamp Washer System Hose Coupling With Spring Clamp

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Headlamp washer system hose coupling with spring clamp

Disconnect opening spring clamp - 1 - with Hose Clip Pliers VAG 1921 and remove hose connection.
Reconnect by opening spring clamp with Hose Clip Pliers VAG 1921 and repositioning hose on connection.