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92 – Windshield Washer System

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Washer Fluid Hoses

⇒ “1.1 Washer Fluid Line Hose Connections, Disconnecting and

Connecting”, page 79

⇒ “1.2 Smooth Hose Washer Fluid Line, Repairing”, page 81

⇒ “1.3 Corrugated Hose Washer Fluid Line, Repairing”,

page 81

1.1

Washer Fluid Line Hose Connections,

Disconnecting and Connecting

Various hose couplings are used to connect the hoses to the

washer fluid pumps and spray jets or as coupling 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.

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Secured Hose Coupling with Clip, Version 1

– To disconnect the connection, pull clip -1- up approximately 1

mm -arrow- and remove the hose connector.

– To connect, attach the hose connector and press the clip in

until it engages.

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Secured Hose Coupling with Clip, Version 2

– To disconnect the connection, pull clip -1- up -arrow- and re‐

move the hose connector.

– To connect, attach the hose connector and press the clip in

until it engages.

Headlamp Washer System Hose Connection with Clip

– To disconnect the connection, press clip -1- -arrow- and re‐

move the hose connector.

– To connect, hold the clip pressed -arrow- and attach the hose

connector.

– Make sure the connection is engaged securely by pulling on

the hose without pressing the clip.

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 -

VAG1275- .

Headlamp Washer System Hose Connection with Spring Clip

– To disconnect the connection, open spring clamp -1- with -

VAG1921- and remove the hose connector.

– To connect, open the spring clamp with -VAG1921- and attach

the connector.

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1.2

Smooth Hose Washer Fluid Line, Re‐

pairing

Note

Smooth hoses with a diameter of 5x1 mm or 6x1 mm can be re‐

placed with an EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer) hose.

Refer to the Parts Catalog.

– Trim and remove damaged sections of hose.

– Select the appropriate EPDM hose -2- and cable tie Parts

Catalog.

– Extend the EPDM hose -2- so that the smooth tube ends

-1 and 3- can each be inserted approximately 10 mm into

EPDM hose -2-.

– Secure with cable ties as illustrated -1-.

– Check for function and leaks.

1.3

Corrugated Hose Washer Fluid Line,

Repairing

Special tools and workshop equipment required

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♦ Hot Air Blower - VAS5179- or

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♦ Wiring Harness Repair Set - Hot Air Blower - VAS1978/14A-

from the Wiring Harness Repair Set - VAS1978B-

♦ Hose Cutting Pliers - VAS6228-

Note

Corrugated hoses can be replaced with heat-shrink sleeves. Re‐

fer to the Parts Catalog.

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Note

♦ Area to be repaired must not be under stress of stretching or

bending.

♦ If the damaged area is longer than 20 mm, a new section of

corrugated hose must be inserted and the procedure descri‐

bed in the following must be performed twice.

Procedure

– Disconnect the damaged part of the washer fluid hose with the

-VAS6228- .

– Choose matching repair adapters -2 and 3- as well as appro‐

priate heat-shrink tubing from the Parts Catalog.

– 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.

– Slide the heat-shrink tubing over the corrugated tube, attach

the connecting pieces together and secure the repair area with

heat-shrink tubing.

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The heat-shrink sleeve must be heated from the center out‐

ward 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 insula‐

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