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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 6REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 802 (WIPERS SYSTEM AND WASHER SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSREAR WASHER HOSE REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6
Installation Procedure
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6SECTION Installation Procedure
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- Replace the damaged section of the rear washer hose.
- Use a 9.5 mm (3/8 in) vacuum hose to replace damaged section.
- Overlap the rear washer hose, the plastic tubing, by 10 mm (0.39 in) on each end.
- Retain each end of the vacuum hose with a 100 mm (4 in) cable tie.
- Verify the repair by activating the washer system and checking for leaks.
- If the leak was located inside the main body wire harness, use electrical tape to retain the repaired section to the wire harness.
- If the leak requires the rear washer hose to be removed in the front of dash grommet do the following:
- Cut out the auxiliary washer hose hole from the grommet.
- Pass new section of the rear washer hose through the new grommet hose.
- Repair the hose on either side of the grommet.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.