Section 12-00: Climate Control System, Service
1996 F-150, F-250, F-350, F-Super Duty and Bronco, F-Super Duty Motorhome Chassis Workshop Manual
SERVICE PROCEDURES

Mini-Tube Vacuum Hose Service

  1. Measure the length of the damaged area of the mini-tube vacuum hose.

  1. Cut a piece of standard 3mm (1/8-inch) ID vacuum hose approximately 25mm (1 inch) longer than the damaged area of the mini-tube vacuum hose.

  1. Cut the mini-tube vacuum hose on each side of the damaged area and remove damaged portion of the mini-tube vacuum hose.

  1. Dip the mini-tube hose ends in Tetra Hydro Furan (THF) or Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK). Either of these solvents will act as a sealer for the repair of the mini-tube vacuum hose.

  1. Insert the ends of the mini-tube vacuum hose approximately 9mm (3/8 inch) into the ends of the standard 3 mm (1/8-inch) ID replacement vacuum hose.

  1. Shake the service joint after assembly to make sure solvent is dispersed and vacuum line is not blocked internally.

  1. Test system for a vacuum leak in area serviced.