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Electrical System, General Information - Edition 07.2010
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Hose repair
A new repair concept has been developed for repairs to washer
system hoses. Various connectors, special EPDM hoses (ethyl‐
ene-propylene terpolymer) and heat-shrink hose are available as
spare parts.
2.1
General description
♦ The replacement parts can be found in the electronic parts
catalogue (ETKA).
♦ Replacement parts are available for repair of both smooth and
corrugated pipes.
2.2
Repairing smooth pipe
Smooth pipe with a diameter or 5x1 mm or 6x1 mm can be re‐
paired with EPDM hose.
– Cut damaged section at right angles out of smooth pipe which
is to be repaired.
– Select the appropriate EPDM hose -2- and cable ties accord‐
ing to the electronic parts catalogue (ETKA).
– Cut EPDM hose -2- so that ends -1- and -3- of smooth pipe
can each be pushed about 10 mm into the EPDM hose -2-.
– Secure the repair joints with cable ties -1-.
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2.3
Repairing corrugated pipe
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Hot air blower -VAS 5179- or
♦ Hot air blower -V.A.G 1416/- or
♦ Hot air blower -VAS 1978/14-
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