Rear Water Drain Hoses, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Remove the D-pillar trim panels on the affected side. Refer to VEHICLE INTERIOR TRIM PANELS .

-- Remove the C-pillar trim panel on the affected side. Refer to VEHICLE INTERIOR TRIM PANELS .

-- Remove the roof grab handle from the affected side. Refer to EXTRA EQUIPMENT .

-- To avoid dirtying the headliner, clean the Removal Wedge: T40233 .

-- Push the Removal Wedge: T40233 between the sunroof frame -1- and the headliner.

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-- Using the Removal Wedge: T40233 , loosen the rear of the headliner from the sunroof frame -arrows-.

-- Lower the headliner on the corresponding side.

-- Remove the rear wheel housing liner from the corresponding side. Refer to REAR WHEEL HOUSING LINER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Disengage the grommet from the rear wheel housing.

-- Remove the water drain hose.