Drain Hose Routing
A drain trough encircles the sunroof window panel and water is drained off by
the 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.
- Ensure that the front drain hoses are routed down the windshield pillars
and out the center of the front pillar between the door hinges. Ensure that the hoses
are not kinked. Replace any torn or cracked hose. Refer to
Sunroof Housing Front Drain Hose Replacement
.
- Ensure that the rear drain hoses are routed through the rear pillars and
out of the rear lower quarter panel. Ensure that the rear hoses are properly routed
in the metal roof slot and are attached in place. Replace any torn or cracked hose.
Refer to
Sunroof Housing Rear Drain Hose Replacement
.
Plugged Drain Hose
If a waterleak has occurred, inspect for a plugged drain hose at each corner
of the drainage system:
- Open the sunroof window.
- To test for blockage, pour a small container of water into the module
housing drain trough. Inspect each corner to confirm the drain hose is draining water.
Caution: Wear safety glasses in order to avoid eye damage.
- Use compressed air, 35 psi or less,
to blow out any drain hose that is plugged.
- Test the system again.
- If the hose remains plugged, inspect for improper routing or kinks. Refer
to Drain Hose Routing above.
- Remove any hoses that remain plugged. Refer to
Sunroof Housing Front Drain Hose Replacement
or to
Sunroof Housing Rear Drain Hose Replacement
.
- Remove the blockage:
7.1. | Push a mechanics wire through the hose to remove the obstruction. |
7.2. | Use compressed air in order to blow out any remaining material. |
- Reinstall the hose. Refer to
Sunroof Housing Front Drain Hose Replacement
or to
Sunroof Housing Rear Drain Hose Replacement
.
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 inspect 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 attached in place.