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Sunroof drain blockage
I am 90% sure that I have the blocked sunroof drain leaking inside car problem that has been referenced a few times on the board.
BUT, as far as I can tell, nobody ever tells us how to clear the blockage. Sooooo, anyone have any secret tips on clearing the blockage? Do I have to pull the headliner/assembly? Wire; air; small mammal? All tips considered and appreciated. |
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I think Raggot, the gerbil, is too big for this job.
Pulling the headliner is the right way to do the job, but sneaking/snaking a semi-rigid tube to each corner and using compressed air will work - IF you can see the drain openings. The downside to that method is too much air can blow the drain hose(s) off of the nipples and cause a nasty stain on your headliner the next time it rains. Removing the headliner really isn't that difficult, just remove everything - visors, mirror, grab handles, etc. and pop the trim loose. Fold the front seats forward and slide it out through the right-hand door.
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Once you get the head liner out, what do you do Beav? Can you see the hoses then?
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Yup, you can see it all once the headliner is removed. Even if the sunroof need to be removed for really nasty accumulations, it only requires loosening four nuts. I can't imagine it taking anyone more than 2-4 hours, including a couple breaks. 'Sticking with it' time probably around 1-1 1/2 hours.
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