Sunroof Drain Channel Inspection and Cleaning. Oldsmobile Intrigue 2000

For 1990-2009 cars only

Makes 🢒 Oldsmobile 🢒 2000 🢒 Intrigue 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Roof 🢒 Sunroof Drain Channel Inspection and Cleaning

The sunroof glass panel controls the entry of water at the seal. If the sunroof glass panel is correctly adjusted, the fit between the weather-strip and the roof is snug.

Complete the following steps in order to test the fit:

•	Insert a piece of paper between the roof and the weather-strip.

•	Close the sunroof glass panel.

•	Pull out the paper.

If you notice some resistance when you pull out the paper, the fit is correct. A minimal gap is necessary in order to ensure that the water to the sunroof drain hoses is not excessive. Excessive gap clearance may cause objectionable wind noise.

•	Complete all adjustments of the sunroof glass panel to the roof by changing the height and centering of the sunroof glass panel. Refer to Sunroof Panel Vertical Adjustment .

•	A drain trough encircles the sliding sunroof glass panel and leads to the drain hoses located at each corner of the housing.

A drain channel spans the rear of the sunroof module and directs water into the trough.

•	Ensure that the front drain hoses are routed down the windshield pillar and out the center of the pillar between the door hinges. Refer to Sunroof Drain Hose Replacement .

•	Verify that the rear drain hoses are routed through the rear pillars and out of the rocker panel. Refer to Sunroof Drain Hose Replacement .

This drain system provides adequate drainage for the sunroof module.

•	Complete the following steps if the headlining is wet or other waterleaks occur:

1.	Verify that the drainage system is not plugged.

Clean the drainage system if the system is plugged:

1.1.	Use a pint size container in order to pour water into the module housing drain trough.

1.2.	Use compressed air in order to blow out any material that is plugging the drain system.

1.3.	Test the drainage system again.

2.	Replace any hose that is cracked, torn, or completely plugged. For a front hose refer to Sunroof Drain Hose Replacement . For a rear hose refer to Sunroof Drain Hose Replacement .

3.	Inspect the drainage system for disconnected drain hoses.

4.	Complete the following steps in order to obtain partial access to drain hoses and inspect for disconnects:

4.1.	Withdraw the tucked headliner.

4.2.	Lower the headliner as needed. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.

4.3.	Remove the power sunroof switch. Refer to Sunroof Switch Replacement .

4.4.	Verify that the rear drain hoses are properly routed in the metal roof slot and taped in place.

4.5.	verify that the front drain hoses are routed properly and are not being pinched by the roof panel.