Drain Hose Routing
A drain trough encircles the sunroof glass panel and water is drained
off by the drain hoses located at each corner of the housing. A drain channel
spans across the sunroof module at the rear of the glass panel and directs
water into the trough.
- Check to ensure the front drain hoses are routed down the windshield
pillars and out the center of the pillar between the door hinges. Make sure
the hoses are not kinked. Replace any torn or cracked hose. Refer to
Sunroof Housing Front Drain Hose Replacement
.
- Check to ensure the rear drain hoses are routed through the rear
pillars and out of the rocker panel. Make sure the rear hoses are properly
routed in the metal roof slot and taped in place. Replace any torn or cracked
hose. Refer to
Sunroof Housing Rear Drain Hose Replacement
.
Plugged Drain Hose
If a waterleak has occurred check for a plugged drain hose at each corner
of drainage system.
- Open the sunroof window.
- To test for blockage, pour a small container of water into the
module housing drain trough. Check each corner to confirm the drain hose
is draining water.
Caution: Wear safety glasses in order to avoid eye damage.
- Use compressed
air, 241 kpi (35 psi) or less to blow out any drain hose that
is plugged.
- Test the system again.
- If the hose remains plugged, check to see it is properly routed
and does not have a kink. Refer to Drain Hose Routing.
- Remove any hoses that remain plugged.
- Remove the blockage using the following steps.
7.1. | Push mechanics wire through the hose to remove the obstruction. |
7.2. | Use compressed air in order to blow out any remaining material. |
7.3. | Reinstall the hose. Refer to Drain Hose Routing. |
Disconnected Drain Hose
Inspect the drainage system for disconnected drain hoses. Complete the
following steps in order to obtain partial access to drain hoses and check
for a disconnected hose.
- Open the sunroof glass panel.
- Lower the headliner as needed. Refer to
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement
in Interior Trim.
- Connect any disconnected hoses.
- Ensure that the rear drain hoses are properly routed in the metal
roof slot and taped in place.