Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Disconnecting and connecting washer fluid hose connectors Different types of hose couplings are used to connect hoses to washer fluid pumps and washer jets or as disconnection points.

Non-secured hose coupling –  Pull the two coupling elements apart to separate connection. –  To connect, press the two coupling elements firmly together until they engage audibly and palpably.

Secured hose coupling with retaining ring –  To separate connection, turn retaining ring -1- 90° -arrow- and detach hose connection. –  To connect, push on hose connection and turn retaining ring -1--arrow- until it engages.

Secured hose coupling with retaining clip version 1 –  To separate connection, lift retaining clip -1- by approx. 1 mm -arrow- and detach hose connection. –  To connect, push on hose connection and press in retaining clip until it engages.

Secured hose coupling with retaining clip version 2 –  To separate connection, lift retaining clip -1--arrow- and detach hose connection. –  To connect, push on hose connection and press in retaining clip until it engages.

Hose coupling for headlight washer system with retaining clip –  To separate connection, press retaining clip -1--arrow- and detach hose connection. –  To connect, press and hold retaining clip -arrow- and push on hose connection. –  Check whether connection is properly engaged by pulling on hose without pressing retaining clip.

Hose coupling for headlight washer system with O-type clip –  To separate connection, use side-cutting pliers to sever O-type clip -1- and detach hose connection. –  To connect, slip a new O-type clip onto hose, attach hose connection and secure O-type clip using hose clip pliers -V.A.G 1275-.

Hose coupling for headlight washer system with spring clip –  To separate connection, open spring clip -1- using hose clip pliers -V.A.G 1921- and detach hose connection. –  To connect, open spring clip using hose clip pliers -V.A.G 1921- and attach hose connection.