5 Hose repair
A new repair concept has been developed for repair work on wash
system hoses. Various connectors, special EPDM hoses (ethyl‐
ene propylene diene monomer) and heat-shrink hose are availa‐
ble as spare parts
5.1 General description
♦ The replacement parts can be found in the parts catalogue
(ETKA).
♦ Replacement parts are available for repair of both smooth and
corrugated pipes.
5.2 Repairing smooth pipe
Smooth pipe with a diameter or 5x1 mm or 6x1 mm can be re‐
paired 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 accord‐
ing to the 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-.
– Secure the repair joints with cable ties -1-.
5.3 Repairing corrugated pipe
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Hot air gun -VAS 5179- or
♦ Hot air gun -V.A.G 1416/- or
♦ Hot air blower -VAS 1978/14-
Jetta 2005 ➤ , Bora 2006 ➤
Electrical System - Edition 05.2005
176 Rep. Gr.92 - Windscreen wash/wipe system