Drain Hose Routing
A drain trough encircles the sunroof glass panel and water drains 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. Ensure no
kinks in the hoses exist. Replace any torn or cracked hoses. Refer to
Sunroof Housing Front Drain Hose Replacement
or to
Sunroof Housing Rear Drain Hose Replacement
.
- Ensure the rear drain hoses routes through the rear pillars and
out of the rocker panel. Ensure the rear hoses are correctly routed in the
metal roof slot and taped in place. Replace any torn or cracked hoses.
Refer to
Sunroof Housing Front Drain Hose Replacement
or to
Sunroof Housing Rear Drain Hose Replacement
.
Plugged Drain Hose
If a waterleak occurs, 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.
- Use compressed air, 240 kPa (35 psi) or less to blow out
any plugged drain hose.
- Test the system again.
- If the hose remains plugged, ensure it is correctly routed. Verify
that no kinks exist in the hose.
- Remove any plugged hoses. For front hoses refer to
Sunroof Housing Front Drain Hose Replacement
or to
Sunroof Housing Rear Drain Hose Replacement
.
- Remove the blockage using the following steps:
7.1. | Push mechanics wire through the hose to remove the obstruction. |
7.2. | Use compressed air to blow out any remaining material. |
7.3. | Install 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.
- Withdraw the headliner from around the sunroof module.
- Remove the power sunroof switch. Refer to
Sunroof Switch Replacement
.
- Lower the headliner as needed. Refer to
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement
in Interior Trim.
- Connect any disconnected hoses.
- Ensure the rear drain hoses are properly routed in the metal roof
slot and taped in place.