Passat L4-1.8L Turbo (AWM) (2004)
Windshield Washer Hose: Service and Repair
Corrugated Hoses, Repairing
Corrugated Hoses, Repairing
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items
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VAS 1978/14 Hot Air Gun (or Kit VAS 5179 as illustrated)
NOTE:
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Area to be repaired must but be be under stress of stretching or bending.
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If damaged area is longer than 20 mm, a new section of corrugated hose must be obtained, and two sets of adapters inserted using following
the following procedure.
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Trim and remove damaged sections of hose.
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Choose matching repair adapters -2- and -3- and appropriate shrink tubing from Parts Catalog.
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Carefully warm end of hose -1-.
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Insert repair adapter -2- into hose -1-, -A arrow-.
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Carefully warm end of hose -4-.
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Insert repair adapter -3- into hose -4-, -B arrow-.
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Trim shrink tubing sections so that corrugated hose is covered a minimum of 20 mm (-x-)
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Slide shrink tubing over corrugated hose, attach adapters together and secure repair with shrink tubing.