Washer Fluid Line Hose Connections, Disconnecting And Connecting

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

Unsecured Hose Coupling

Fig 1: Identifying Unsecured Hose Coupling

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-- 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

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

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

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

Secured Hose Coupling with Circlip, Version 1

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

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-- To disconnect the connection, pull circlip -1- up approximately 1 mm in direction of -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

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

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-- To disconnect the connection, pull circlip -1- up in direction of -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

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

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-- 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

Fig 6: Headlamp Washer System Hose Connection With Hose Clamp

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-- 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 Hose Clamp Pliers VAG1275.

Headlamp Washer System Hose Coupling with Spring Clamp

Fig 7: Headlamp Washer System Hose Coupling With Spring Clamp

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-- To disconnect the connection, open spring clamp -1- with Hose Clip Pliers VAG1921 and remove the hose connector.

-- To connect, open the spring clamp with Hose Clip Pliers VAG1921 and attach the connector.