Rain Water Drain Channel, Removing And Installing: Removing

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Fig 1: Nut Location In Rain Water Drain Channel

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-- Remove the plenum chamber cover. Refer to OVERVIEW - PLENUM CHAMBER COVER

-- If installed, remove the Structure Borne Sound Control Module -J869- -1-. Refer to OVERVIEW - STRUCTURE BORNE SOUND ACTUATOR AND CONTROL MODULE

-- If installed, disconnect the connector -3- from the Air Quality Sensor -G238-.

-- Remove the nuts -arrows-.

-- Remove the rain water drain channel -2- from the threaded pin -4- and remove it from the plenum chamber.

NOTE:

If the rain water drain channel is damaged or installed incorrectly, water can enter the fresh air intake. This may result in complaints regarding an odor coming from the heater/A/C system and/or moisture in the vehicle interior.

If the plenum chamber cover is damaged or incorrectly installed, water can enter the fresh air intake via the rain water drain channel.