Condensation Water Drain Hose, Checking

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There are different versions of the condensation water drain hose. On the version -A-, it is engaged in the floor panel -2- by three retaining tabs -1-. On the version -B-, it is engaged in the floor panel -2- by the tab -3 and 4-. Make sure that the condensation water drain is seated correctly and securely in the floor panel.

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Procedure

-- Remove the center console. Refer to CENTER CONSOLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Cover the Airbag Control Module -J234- -3-.

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CAUTION:

Risk of damaging the airbag control module. If moisture enters the connectors, they will corrode.

- After disconnecting, cover or seal the control module connectors to prevent moisture from entering.

-- Carefully fold back the carpet near the condensation water drain hose far enough so that the condensation water drain hose is visible.

-- The retaining tabs -arrows- on the condensation water drain hose must be engaged completely and with pretension in the floor panel opening in the body -1- (this illustration shows version "A").

The sealing lip must not sit loosely on the body opening.
The retaining tabs -1- (on the version -A-) or -4- (on the version -B-) must be engaged completely.

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If the pretension is inadequate, seal the connection point between the body and the bracket with silicone adhesive, for example. Refer to the Parts Information.

-- Check the condensation water drain -3- for a secure fit on the heater and A/C unit connection -1-.

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The tab -arrow- on the connection must engage into the guide -2-.
The condensation water drain -3- must not sit loosely on the connection for the heater and A/C unit -1- (condensation water can escape with a loose fit).
If the pretension is inadequate, secure the condensation water drain -3- on the connection for the heater and A/C unit -1- with a cable tie or a hose clamp.

-- If the bracket with the condensation water drain hose sits correctly in the body opening and on the connection for the heater and A/C unit, the condensation water drain hose must be checked for dirt.

-- Remove the condensation water drain hose. Refer to CONDENSATION WATER DRAIN HOSE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Check the distance between the condensation water drain opening -1- and the heat shield -3-.

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There must be a sufficient distance (dimension -x-) so that the condensation water can drain from the condensation water drain hose -2-.

-- Check the A/C condenser water drain for dirt and if necessary, clean using a piece of wire.

The cross section of the condensation water drain hose must not be constricted (pressed together).