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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2004ECONOLINE E150, VAN CARGO, 4.6 WREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 440 (CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION)GENERAL PROCEDURESVACUUM HOSE REPAIR - MINI-TUBE
2004 Ford Econoline E150, Van Cargo, 4.6 W

Vacuum Hose Repair - Mini-Tube

2004 Ford Econoline E150, Van Cargo, 4.6 WSECTION Vacuum Hose Repair - Mini-Tube
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SPECIAL TOOL(S) 

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool(s)
G03462283Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Measure the length of the damaged area of the mini-tube vacuum hose.
  2. Cut a piece of standard 1/8 inch inner diameter vacuum hose approximately 25 mm (1 inch longer than the damaged area of the mini-tube vacuum hose).
  3. Cut off the mini-tube vacuum hose on each side of the damaged area.
    4. WARNING: Read the warning information on the product label to prevent possible personal injury.
  4. Dip the mini-tube hose ends in commercially available paint thinner containing methyl ethyl ketone (MEK). This solvent will seal the mini-tube in the vacuum hose.
  5. Insert the ends of the mini-tube vacuum hose approximately 9 mm (3/8 inch) into the ends of the standard 1/8 inch repair vacuum hose section.
    Fig 2: Inserting Ends Of Mini-Tube Vacuum Hose Dimension
    G03462284Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Shake the repair joint after assembly to make sure the solvent is dispersed and the vacuum line is not plugged.
  7. Test the system for a vacuum leak in the repair area.
    • Use the Vacuum Pump or equivalent.
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