Condensation Water Drain, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- On vehicles with high-voltage system, switch on the "parking air conditioner" function (deactivate). Refer to the Owner's Manual.

-- Switch off the ignition.

-- Remove the glove compartment (for the right condensation water drain). Refer to GLOVE COMPARTMENT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the driver side instrument panel cover (for the left condensation water drain). Refer to DRIVER SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Carefully fold back the floor covering near the condensation water drain hose (left or right front at center tunnel) so that the condensation water drain is visible.

-- Check that both the condensation water drain hoses -B- are properly routed and for dirt. Correct, for example, if there is a constriction.

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

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

-- Check both heater and A/C unit condensation water drains -A- for contamination (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 drain hose -C- above the openings -D- in the floor panel -F- ; the gap must be large enough so that the condensation water can flow out of the condensation water drain hose -B-.