Town Car V8-4.6L VIN W (1997)
Vacuum Harness HVAC: Adjustments
1. Measure the length of the damaged area of the mini-tube vacuum hose.
2. Cut a piece of standard 3 mm (0.125 inch) inner diameter vacuum hose approximately 25.4 mm (1 inch) longer than the damaged area of the
mini-tube vacuum hose.
3. Cut off the mini-tube vacuum hose on each side of the damaged area.
4. 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.
WARNING: READ THE WARNING INFORMATION ON THE PRODUCT LABEL.
5. Insert the ends of the mini-tube vacuum hose approximately 9 mm (0.375 inch) into the ends of the standard 3 mm (0.125 inch) service vacuum
hose section.
6. Shake service joint after assembly to make sure solvent is dispersed and vacuum line is not plugged.
7. Test system for a vacuum leak in service area.
