Installing Water Drain (Rear Sleeve)

Information 

The new sleeve -1- has - a different geometry and, unlike the old sleeve -2- , has one drain flap -3-  .

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Comparison of sleeves

1. De-grease connection areas -1-  on the water drain hose -2-  and new sleeve -3-  using isopropanol.

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   Connection areas

   Information 

   Check that the new sleeve is positioned Correctly. An incorrect position can impair the function of the procedure. 

2. Insert and position new sleeve -1-  in the body.

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   Position of sleeve

   1. 2.1  Position new sleeve -1-  so that the drain flap opens towards the rear and the rubber hinge -2-  is facing in direction of travel.
3. Apply one drop  of fast drying adhesive (cyanoacrylate) > LOCTITE 000.043.305.92-1-  to the outside of the water drain hose -2-  and insert it into the already-positioned sleeve -3- (-Arrow-)  .

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   Adhesive

4. Allow fast drying adhesive to harden for 10 minutes.
5. Carefully pour 0.5 L water -1-  into the guide rail -2-  for the sliding roof in the direction of the water drain and check that the water runs out correctly.

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   Checking water drain

6. Position inner part -1-  of rear side trim panel and clip it in.

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   Rear side trim panel