Corrugated Hose Washer Fluid Line, Repairing: Procedure

-- 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.