Sunroof Drain Hose Replacement - Front

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the headliner to gain access to the front drain hose attachment at the sunroof tray. Refer to Headliner Replacement in Interior Trim.

Notice

Be careful not to put a bend in the headliner. This may cause a wrinkle that cannot be repaired.

2. Disconnect the sunroof front drain hose from the sunroof tray and attach 2.5 m (8 ft) length of electrical wire to serve as a feeder for pulling the new hose through.




3. Remove the front lower garnish/sill mouldings.




4. Partially remove the insulators in the hinge pillar to expose the lower sunroof drain hose attachment.
5. Disconnect the drain hose from the bottom of the lower hinge pillar.




6. With the feeder wire attached at the top of the drain hose, pull the hose out from the bottom, leaving the feeder wire inside the hinge pillar.
7. Disconnect the feeder wire from the hose.

Installation Procedure

1. Attach the drain hose to the feeder wire at the module wire.
2. Pull the hose down at the hinge pillar from inside the passenger compartments with the feeder wire. Remove the wire after the hose has been routed.
3. Connect the drain hose to the lower grommet.




4. Connect the drain hose at the sunroof module using a clamp.

Important

Inspect the drain hose for kinks. If necessary, cut the hose to the required length to ensure that the hose is not kinked.

5. Pour water down the hose from the sunroof tray and inspect for leaks. Repair if a leak is detected.
6. Install the headliner. Refer to Headliner Replacement in Interior Trim.




7. Install the lower insulator.




8. Install the lower garnish/sill mouldings.