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:
Repair
NOTE:
Mouldings located on the front and rear window frames may
experience minor scratches from vehicle shipment or car wash racks. The
imperfections may be repaired instead of replacing components by
following the steps below.
NOTE:
Scratches deep enough to cause a thumb nail to catch cannot be repaired and the component must be replaced...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
AM Antenna.
NOTE:
The AM antenna is part of the rear spoiler.
Replace the rear spoiler.
Refer to: Rear Spoiler (501-08 Exterior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation)...