Condensation Water Drain, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Turn Off The Ignition.

-- Remove The Glove Compartment (For The Right Condensation Water Drain). Refer To GLOVE COMPARTMENT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove storage compartment on driver side (for the left condensation water drain). Refer to GLOVE COMPARTMENT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Carefully fold the carpet near the condensation water drain hose (left or right) far enough back, so that the condensation water drain is visible. Refer to CARPET, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Check the condensation water drain hoses -B- that they are properly routed and for dirt. Correct, for example, if the hose is constricted.

Fig 1: Condensation Water Hoses Drains, Drain Hoses And Openings

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-- Cover the area under both openings -D- (for condensation water drain -C-) with absorbent paper (so that any water present does not get under the carpet).

-- Remove both condensation water drain hoses -B-.

-- Check both A/C condensation water drains -A- for soiling (for example, using a piece of wire).

-- Check the gap between the insulation mat installed in the center tunnel -E- and the end of the condensation water hose -C- above the openings -F- in the floor panel -D- ; the gap must be large enough so that the condensation water can flow out of the hose -B-.