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Wiper/washer Systems - General Information (avant) Audi A4 B8

Wiper/washer Systems 12 illustrations ~602 words

SMOOTH HOSE WASHER FLUID LINE, REPAIRING

Trim and remove damaged sections of hose.

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Scheme 114: SMOOTH HOSE WASHER FLUID LINE, REPAIRING

Cut a length of EPDM hose -2- so that the ends of the smooth hose -1- and -3- can be pushed approximately 10 mm into the EPDM hose -2-.

Secure with cable ties as illustrated -1-.

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Scheme 115

Check for function and leaks.

CORRUGATED HOSE WASHER FLUID LINE, REPAIRING

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  1. Hot Air Blower VAS 1978/14A from the Wiring Harness Repair Set VAS 1978 B.
  2. Air Hose Pliers VAS 6228
  3. Connecting Piece 1J0 955 875 R
  4. Connecting Piece 1J0 955 875

Procedure

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Scheme 116

Disconnect the damaged part of the washer fluid hose with the VAS 6228.

Connect the ends -1 and 4- of the washer fluid line with connector pieces -2 and 3-.

Slide the heat-shrink sleeve -5- over an end of the washer fluid line and connect the connector pieces with each other.

Slide the heat-shrink sleeve over the washer fluid connector pieces.

After sliding on, the heat-shrink sleeve must be shrunk with the VAS 1978/14A.

  1. The heat-shrink sleeve must be heated from the center outward until it seals completely.
  2. Set the hot air blower to the correct temperature according to the operating instructions.
  3. When shrinking, ensure no other lines, plastic parts or insulation material is damaged by the hot nozzle.

Check for function and leaks.

WASHER FLUID LINE HOSE CONNECTIONS, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  1. Hose Clamp Pliers V.A.G 1275
  2. Hose Clamp Pliers V.A.G 1921

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

Unsecured Hose Coupling

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Scheme 117

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

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Scheme 118

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.

Secured Hose Coupling With Circlip, Version 1

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Scheme 119

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

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Scheme 120

To disconnect the connection, pull circlip -1- up -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

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Scheme 121

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

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Scheme 122

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 V.A.G 1275.

Headlamp Washer System Hose Coupling With Spring Clamp

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Scheme 123

To disconnect the connection, open spring clamp -1- with V.A.G 1921 and remove the hose connector.

To connect, open the spring clamp with V.A.G 1921 and attach the connector.

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Scheme 124: SPECIAL TOOLS

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Scheme 125
  1. Connecting Piece 1J0 955 875 R
  2. Connecting Piece 1J0 955 875
  3. Hose Clamp Pliers V.A.G 1275
  4. Hose Clamp Pliers V.A.G 1921
  5. Hot Air Blower VAS 1978/14A from the Wiring Harness Repair Set VAS 1978 B.
  6. Air Hose Pliers VAS 6228