TUBE-CONDENSATION DRAIN
DESCRIPTION
Condensation that accumulates within the HVAC housing is drained through a port located at the bottom of the HVAC housing (1). A rubber condensation drain tube (2) is installed onto the drain port and protrudes through a rubber grommet (3) in the left side floor panel (4) to ensure that any condensate completely drains out of the HVAC housing and to the ground.
NOTE: The condensation drain tube must be kept open to prevent water from collecting in the bottom of the HVAC housing.
The drain tube is designed to keep contaminants from entering the HVAC housing. If the tube is pinched or blocked, condensate cannot drain, causing water to back up and spill into the passenger compartment. It is normal to see condensation drainage below the vehicle in warm weather.
If the condensation drain tube is damaged or missing, it must be replaced.
REMOVAL
1. Pull back the floor carpet to gain access to the condensation drain tube (2) located on the left side of the vehicle at the front right of the foot well.
2. Disconnect the condensation drain tube from the bottom of the HVAC housing (1).
3. Remove the condensate drain tube from the rubber grommet (3) in the front floor panel (4).
4. If required, remove the rubber grommet from the floor panel.
INSTALLATION
1. If removed, install the rubber grommet (3) onto the driver side front floor panel (4). Make sure the grommet is fully engaged to the floor panel.
2. Connect the condensation drain tube (2) onto the drain port located on the bottom of the HVAC housing (1).
3. Install the condensation drain tube into the rubber grommet.
4. Reinstall the floor carpet (refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/CARPETS AND FLOOR MATS - INSTALLATION).