Lincoln Nautilus: Wipers and Washers / Washer Hose Repair. General Procedures
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.
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Locate and verify the damaged washer hose.
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Cut the hose cleanly and remove the damaged portion of the washer hose.
Dimension:
0.5000
in (
12.7
mm)
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Install a windshield washer hose adapter between the cut ends of the hose.
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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.
Disconnect
WARNING:
Before beginning any service procedure in this
section, refer to Safety Warnings in section 100-00 General Information...
Removal
Remove the front parking aid camera.
Refer to: Front Parking Aid Camera (413-13B)
.
Disconnect the hose and remove the front parking aid camera washer jet...
Other information:
Disposal
Disposal of Deployable Devices and Pyrotechnic Devices That Are Undeployed-Inoperative
NOTE:
All inoperative airbags, seatbelt pretensioners and
inflatable seatbelt inflators have been placed on the Mandatory Return
List. Treat all discolored or damaged airbags the same as any
inoperative live airbag being returned...
Removal
WARNING:
The following procedure prescribes critical repair steps
required for correct restraint system operation during a crash. Follow
all notes and steps carefully. Failure to follow step instructions may
result in incorrect operation of the restraint system and increases the
risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash...