Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Cadillac CTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

It is only necessary to lower the headliner. Only do those steps in the headliner replacement procedure that will lower the headliner enough to gain access to the part. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement .

Fig 1: Identifying Drain Spout

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Disengage the drain hose from the drain spout (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Sunroof Drain Hose

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Remove the instrument panel (I/P) carrier. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Replacement .
Fold the sound barrier (1) inward from the cowl in order to access the sunroof drain hose (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Retainers Clips On "A" Pillar

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Disengage the retaining clips (1) on the A-pillar.

IMPORTANT: The door must be removed prior to removing the drain hose (1) from the hinge pillar.

Complete the following steps in order to remove the door:
1. Open the door.
2. Support the door with a suitable floor jack.
3. Remove the check link bolt from the hinge pillar.
4. Remove the hinge to door bolts.
5. Carefully move the door away from the hinge pillar.
6. Disengage the 4 locking tabs on the electrical harness connector to the hinge pillar.
7. Disconnect the electrical connector.
8. Remove the door, with an assistant.

IMPORTANT: Attach a cord to the drain spout end of the drain hose in order to re-route the new drain hose in the original location.

Attach a cord to the end of the drain hose.
Carefully guide the sunroof drain hose (1) outward from the front hinge pillar.

Fig 5: Identifying Drain Hose

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Remove the drain hose (1) from the vehicle.
Remove the drain hose from the cord.