Front Water Drain Hoses, Removing And Installing, AVANT

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Front Water Drain Hose
- Removing:
  -- Remove the trim on the A-pillar. Refer to A-PILLAR TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
  
  -- Pull the water drain hose off the connection -3- and remove it from the bracket -4-.
  
  -- Unclip the water drain hose at the four locations shown -arrows-.
  
  -- Remove the grommet at the bottom of the A-pillar -2- and pull the water drain hose downward out of the A-pillar.
- Installing:
  -- For the assembly, insert the hose in the A-pillar from the bottom.
  
  -- Push the hose through the opening in the A-pillar reinforcement and clip it.
  
  -- Push it upward as illustrated, pull it out and attach it to the Panorama sliding sunroof connection.
  
  -- Push the water drain hose into the clips -arrows- and secure it in the bracket -4-.
Grommet
- The grommet is firmly attached to the water drain hose and must be pressed into A-pillar at the bottom.
Connection
Bracket