Water Drain, Checking

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WARNING:

Warning information for the high voltage system:

Procedures near high voltage components. Refer to PROCEDURES NEAR HIGH VOLTAGE COMPONENTS .

Procedures for which the ignition needs to be switched off. Refer to PROCEDURES FOR WHICH THE IGNITION NEEDS TO BE SWITCHED OFF .

Handling high voltage cables. Refer to HANDLING HIGH VOLTAGE CABLES .

NOTE:

Deposits in the plenum chamber (Leaves, tree needles, etc...) can negatively affect water drain. This can raise the water level (for example, at the car wash or during heavy precipitation) and water can seep into the vehicle interior via the grommets and the fresh air intake shaft.

NOTE:

Do not remove cowl panel trim and windshield wiper.

-- Remove plenum chamber cover, -2- only. Refer to PLENUM CHAMBER COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Fig 1: View Of Plenum Chamber Cover

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-- Check both water drain grommets -A- and the water drain -C- for contaminates.

Fig 2: Checking Grommets -A- For Function (Valves -B- Must Not Be Blocked By Dirt)

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-- Check the plenum chamber for contaminates.

-- Clean, if necessary. Refer to WATER DRAIN, CLEANING .

-- Install the plenum chamber cover. Refer to PLENUM CHAMBER COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .