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:
Check
NOTE:
Wheel-to-hub optimization is important. Clearance between
the wheel and hub can be used to offset or neutralize the Road Force® or
run-out of the wheel and tire assembly. For every 0.001 inch of
wheel-to-hub clearance, the Road Force® can be affected between 1 and 3
pounds depending on the tire stiffness...
Towing a Trailer Precautions
WARNING: Do not exceed the
GVWR or the GAWR specified on the
certification label.
WARNING: Towing trailers
beyond the maximum recommended
gross trailer weight exceeds the limit
of your vehicle and could result in
engine damage, transmission damage,
structural damage, loss of vehicle
control, vehicle rollover and personal
injury...