Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Repairing smooth pipe

Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual / Electrical system, general information / Windscreen wipe/ wash system / Hose repair / 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 smooth pipe which is to be repaired.

–	Select the appropriate EPDM hose -2- and cable ties according to the electronic parts catalogue (ETKA).

–	Cut EPDM hose -2- so that ends -1- and -3- of smooth pipe can each be pushed about 10 mm into the EPDM hose -2-.

Repairing smooth pipe

–	Secure the repair joints with cable ties -1-.

Repairing smooth pipe

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