Ford Escape: 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.

1. Locate and verify the damaged washer hose.
   

1. Cut the hose cleanly and remove the damaged portion of the washer hose.
   Dimension: 0.5000  in ( 12.7  mm)

1. Install a windshield washer hose adapter between the cut ends of the hose.
   

1. 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.