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Washer Hose Repair

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Repair 

NOTE: This procedure may be carried out on rubber hoses only. If a plastic washer hose is damaged, a new washer hose must be installed.
  1. Locate and verify the damaged washer hose.
  2. Cut the hose cleanly and remove the damaged portion of the washer hose.

    Dimension

    : 0.5000 in (2.7 mm)

    GFD598125Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. Install a windshield washer hose adapter between the cut ends of the hose.
    GFD598126Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. NOTE: In difficult cases, clamping may be required.

    If necessary, install a segment of 6.4 mm (0.25 in) ID black rubber hose over the ends of the washer hose and clamp both ends of the rubber hose using spring clamps.