Cleaning water drain hoses

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For cleaning, it is recommended that you create your own assisting tool out of a speedometer inner cable, approx. 2300 mm (90.5 in.) long.

Fig 1: Identifying Front/Rear Water Drain Hose

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1 - Front water drain hose

Front water drain hoses - 1 - are routed in A-pillar and end between door and A-pillar. Cleaning is performed at cut out for sunroof.

2 - Rear water drain hose

Rear water drain hoses - 2 - are routed in C-pillars and end at sides behind bumper cover. Cleaning is performed from lower hose end. To do this, bumper cover must be removed → Bumper, removing and installing .