Lincoln Aviator: Wipers and Washers / General Procedures - Washer Hose Repair
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
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the front parking aid camera.
Refer to: Front Parking Aid Camera (413-13B Parking Aid - Vehicles With: Parking Aid Camera, Removal and Installation)...
Other information:
WARNING: Modifying or adding
equipment to the front end of your vehicle
(including hood, bumper system, frame,
front end body structure, tow hooks and
hood pins) may affect the performance of
the airbag system, increasing the risk of
injury. Do not modify or add equipment to
the front end of your vehicle...
The system is active at speeds above
approximately 3 mph (5 km/h) and pedestrian
detection is active at speeds up to 50 mph
(80 km/h).
If your vehicle is rapidly approaching another
stationary vehicle, a vehicle traveling in the
same direction as yours, or a pedestrian
within your driving path, the system is
designed to provide three levels of
functionality:
Alert
Brake Support
Active Braking
Alert: When active, a flashing visual warning
appears and an audible warning tone
sounds...