Corrugated Hose Washer Fluid Line, Repairing: Procedure

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-- Disconnect the damaged part of the washer fluid hose with the :VAS6228 .

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-- Choose matching repair adapters -2 and 3- as well as appropriate heat-shrink tubing from the Parts information.

-- Warm the end of the corrugated tube -1- using the :VAS5179 .

-- Press the connecting piece -2- into the corrugated tube -1- in direction of -arrow A-.

-- Warm the end of the corrugated tube -4- using the :VAS5179 .

-- Press the connecting piece -3- into the corrugated tube -4- in direction of -arrow B-.

-- Trim the heat-shrink sleeve so that corrugated tube is covered on both sides with a minimum of 20 mm -dimension x- of heat-shrink sleeve.

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-- Slide the heat-shrink tubing over the corrugated tube, attach the connecting pieces together and secure the repair area with heat-shrink tubing.

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.