Body and Paint

General Procedures - Washer Hose Repair

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~24min
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Repair

  1. Locate and inspect the damaged washer hose.
  2. Carefully cut the hose and remove the damaged section of washer hose.
    Measurement: 0.5000 in (12.7 mm)
  3. Install the windshield washer hose union between the cut hose ends.
  4. If necessary, install a segment of 6.4 mm (0.25 in) inside diameter black rubber hose over the washer hose ends and clamp both ends of the rubber hose with spring clamps.

Test yourself

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