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.
- Ensure the front drain hoses are routed down the windshield pillars and
out the center of the pillar between the door hinges. Ensure the hoses are not kinked.
Replace any torn or cracked hose. Refer to
Sunroof Housing Front Drain Hose Replacement
.
- Ensure the rear drain hoses are routed through the rear pillars and out
of the rocker panel. Ensure the rear hoses are properly routed in the metal roof slot
and taped in place. Replace any torn or cracked hoses. 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 trough.
- Open the sunroof window.
- To test for blockage, pour a small container of water into the module
housing 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 to see it is properly routed and
does not have a kink.
- 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 mechanics wire through the hose to remove the obstruction. |
7.2. | Use compressed air in order to blow out any remaining debris. |
- Install 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 the drain hoses and to inspect for disconnected
hoses.
- 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 drain hoses are properly routed in the metal roof slot
and secured into place.