Climate Control System - General Information - Vacuum Hose Repair—Vehicles Built From: 12/2003
Maverick 2005 (08/2004-)
General Procedures
Special Tool(s)
Vacuum Pump Kit
416-D002 (D95L-7559-A) or equivalent
Measure the length of the damaged area of the mini-tube vacuum hose.
Cut a piece of standard 1/8-inch inner diameter vacuum hose approximately 25 mm (1 inch) longer than the damaged area of the mini-tube vacuum hose.
Cut off the mini-tube vacuum hose on each side of the damaged area.
WARNING:Read the warning information on the product label to prevent possible personal injury.
Dip the mini-tube hose ends in commercially available paint thinner containing methyl ethyl ketone (MEK). This solvent will seal the mini-tube in the vacuum hose.
Insert the ends of the mini-tube vacuum hose approximately 9 mm (3/8 inch) into the ends of the standard 1/8-inch repair vacuum hose section.
Shake the repair joint after assembly to make sure the solvent is dispersed and the vacuum line is not plugged.
Test the system for a vacuum leak in the repair area.
