Rabbit L5-2.5L (CBUA) (2008)
Windshield Washer Hose: Service and Repair
Ridged Hoses, Repairing
Ridged Hoses, Repairing
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
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Hot air blower VAS 5179 or
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Hot air blower V.A.G 1416/ or
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Heat gun VAS 1978/14
NOTE:
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Area to be repaired must but 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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Select corresponding connection pieces - 2 - and - 3 - as well as corresponding heat-shrink sleeves.
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Carefully warm end of hose - 1 -.
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Insert repair adapter - 2 - into hose - 2 - - arrow A -.
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Carefully warm end of hose - 4 -.
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Insert repair adapter - 3 - into hose - 4 - - arrow B -.
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Trim shrink tubing sections so that corrugated hose is covered a minimum of 20 mm - dimension x - of heat-shrink sleeve.
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Slide shrink tubing over corrugated hose, attach adapters together and secure repair with shrink tubing.