SC2 L4-1.9L DOHC VIN 7 (1996)
the Retailer with reason 143 - material amount greater than maximum allowed.
Front Sunroof Module Hoses, Grommets and Seals
Sunroof Module Front Drain Hoses - All Models
Most likely cause of an obstruction may be the front sunroof housing drain hose(s) pinched by the cockpit attachment bolts during assembly.
1.
Open sunroof glass to the full open position.
2.
Using a standard measuring cup, pour two cups of water directly into the sunroof housing front drain hole. The water should be able to be poured
into the sunroof housing front drain hole in under 60-80 seconds without water collecting along the sunroof housing drain channel and spilling
over into the vehicle. Repeat this procedure for the other sunroof housing front drain hole.
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If water pours through each sunroof housing front drain hole in under 60-80 seconds, refer to the other procedures in this bulletin.
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If water does not pour through each sunroof housing drain hole in under 60-80 seconds, proceed to the next step.
3.
Using a standard air gun, limited to 207 kPa (30 psi), blow into the sunroof housing front drain hole(s) with the obstruction and attempt to clear the
obstruction.
4.
Water test again, using a standard measuring cup, pour two cups of water directly into the sunroof housing front drain hole that was obstructed.
The water should be able to be poured into the sunroof housing front drain hole in under 60-80 seconds without water collecting along the sunroof
housing drain channel and spilling over into the vehicle. Repeat this procedure for the other sunroof housing front drain hole if it was also
obstructed.
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If water pours through the sunroof housing front drain hole(s) in under 60-80 seconds, obstruction has been removed.
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If water still does not pour through each sunroof housing front drain hole in under 60-80 seconds, proceed to the next step.
5.
Replace sunroof housing front drain hose(s) with new sunroof housing front drain hose(s) and new sunroof housing drain hose clamp(s).
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On 1996 - 1999 model year vehicles, refer to "Front Drain Hose Grommet" in the Vehicle Interior Systems section of the appropriate model
year Body/Repair Service Manual.
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For 2000 - 2001 model year vehicles, refer to "Front Drain Hose Grommet" in the Sunroof section of the appropriate model year S-Series
Body/Electrical Volume II Service Manual.
6.
Water test vehicle in sunroof module area.
Sunroof Module Front Drain Hose Grommets - All Models
The grommets at bottom ends of sunroof module front drain hoses can be obstructed by debris, or they may be too restrictive to allow water to pass
freely through them. To open up ends of sunroof module front drain hose grommets, use the following procedure.
1.
Remove hinge pillar garnish/sill molding.
a.
Starting at the rear of molding, pull firmly at clip locations.
b.
Use a large flat blade screwdriver to reach top clip location and release clip.
2.
Partially remove insulators in hinge pillar to expose lower end of sunroof module front drain hose grommet.
3.
Pull lower end of sunroof module drain hose with grommet attached through lower access hole in hinge pillar.
4.
Pull grommet off end of sunroof module drain hose. Do not pull on the drain hose.
