Plugged Drain Hose
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
If a waterleak has occurred inspect for a plugged drain hose at each corner of trough.
- Open the sunroof window.
- To test for blockage, pour a small container of water into the module housing trough. Inspect each corner to confirm the drain hose is draining water.
- Use compressed air, 35 psi or less to blow out any drain hose that is plugged.
- Test the system again.
- If the hose remains plugged, inspect to see it is properly routed and does not have a kink.
- Remove any hoses that remain plugged. Refer to Sunroof Housing Front Drain Hose Replacement or to Sunroof Housing Rear Drain Hose Replacement .
- Remove the blockage.
- Push mechanics wire through the hose to remove the obstruction.
- Use compressed air in order to blow out any remaining debris.
- Install the hose. Refer to Sunroof Housing Front Drain Hose Replacement or to Sunroof Housing Rear Drain Hose Replacement .
CAUTION:
Wear safety glasses in order to avoid eye damage.