Removal Procedure
- Remove the headliner to gain access to the front drain hose attachment at the sunroof tray. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Sedan - 1st Design) or Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Sedan - 2nd Design) or Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Wagon - 1st Design) or Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Wagon - 2nd Design) or Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Coupe - 1st Design) or Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Coupe - 2nd Design) in Interior Trim.
- Disconnect the sunroof front drain hose from the sunroof tray and attach 2.5 m (8 ft) length of electrical wire to serve as a feeder for pulling the new hose through.
- Remove the front lower garnish/sill mouldings.
- Partially remove the insulators in the hinge pillar to expose the lower sunroof drain hose attachment.
- Disconnect the drain hose from the bottom of the lower hinge pillar.
- With the feeder wire attached at the top of the drain hose, pull the hose out from the bottom, leaving the feeder wire inside the hinge pillar.
- Disconnect the feeder wire from the hose.
NOTE:
Be careful not to put a bend in the headliner. This may cause a wrinkle that cannot be repaired.