Drain Hose Routing
A drain trough encircles the sunroof window 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 window 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 window 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.