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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUZUKI2013SX4 CROSSOVER, AUTOMATIC CVT TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 18 (WIPERS/WASHERS)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSREAR WASHER HOSE REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2013 Suzuki SX4 Crossover, Automatic CVT Trans
Installation Procedure
2013 Suzuki SX4 Crossover, Automatic CVT TransSECTION Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Suzuki XL7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- 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.