Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Vacuum Hose Repair - Mini-Tube

Special Tool(s)

Vacuum Pump Kit 416-D002 (D95L-7559-A) or equivalent

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.

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.

Vacuum Hose Repair - Mini-Tube

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 Tester or equivalent.

 

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