Sable V6-3.0L VIN U (1999)
Vacuum Harness HVAC: Adjustments
Mini-tube vacuum hoses are provided in the vacuum hose harness assemblies. They provide greater flexibility with less tendency to collapse and are less
susceptible to pinching. Service of damaged hoses is easily performed by using a short piece of standard 1/8 inch Inner Diameter (ID) vacuum hose and
inserting the cut ends of the mini-tube into the ends of the standard 1/8 inch ID vacuum hose. The illustration shows an in-line and tee connector
installation.
1. Measure length of damaged area of the mini-tube vacuum hose.
2. Cut a piece of standard 1/8 inch ID vacuum hose approximately 25 mm (1 Inch) longer than damaged area of the mini-tube vacuum hose.
3. Cut off the mini-tube vacuum hose on each side of damaged area.
4. Dip the mini-tube hose ends in commercially available paint thinner containing methyl ethyl ketone. This will act as a solvent and seal the
mini-tube in the vacuum hose.
WARNING: READ THE WARNING INFORMATION ON THE PRODUCT LABEL TO PREVENT PERSONAL INJURY.
5. Insert ends of the mini-tube vacuum hose approximately 9 mm (3/8 inch) into ends of standard 1/8 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.
