Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Hose repair

Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual / Electrical system, general information / Windscreen wipe/ wash system / Hose repair

A new repair concept has been developed for repair work on wash system hoses. Various connectors, special EPDM hoses (ethylene-propylene terpolymer) and heat-shrink hose are available as spare parts.

General description

The replacement parts can be found in the electronic parts catalogue (ETKA).

Replacement parts are available for repair of both smooth and corrugated pipes.

Headlight washer system

– To loosen the connection, push the lock ring -1--arrow- and pull off the hose connection. – To secure the connecti ...

Repairing smooth pipe

Smooth pipe with a diameter or 5x1 mm or 6x1 mm can be repaired with EPDM hose. – Cut damaged section at right angles out of ...

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