Sunroof Housing Front Drain Hose Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Chevrolet Trax and 2015 Buick Encore. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Sunroof Housing Front Drain Hose

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure It is only necessary to lower the headliner. Only do those step in headliner replacement that will lower the headliner enough to gain access to the part. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (With Sunroof, Encore)Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (With Sunroof, Trax) . Remove the instrument panel assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement (Trax)Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement (Encore) .
1	Sunroof Housing Front Drain Hose Retainers (Qty: 3) NOTE: Disengage the retaining clips on the A-pillar
2	Sunroof Housing Front Drain Hose Tie Strap to Sunroof Frame Procedure Disconnect the sunroof drain hose from the sunroof frame spigot. NOTE: If the drain hose is retained with a tie strap it will be necessary to replace it.
3	Sunroof Housing Front Drain Hose Grommet NOTE: Reposition the fabric insulator pad in the location of the grommet. Grasp the lower part of the grommet pull rearward releasing the grommet and drain hose as one from the cowl panel.
4	Sunroof Housing Front Drain Hose Procedure When installing the drain hose, ensure that the routing of the end of the drain hose and grommet are installed through the access hole in the cowl panel to prevent interior water leaks. Water test the sunroof before installing instrument panel carrier. Water test vehicle to ensure No leaks.