Sunroof drain tubes

Well on a sedan they run down through the trunk and have a splice so you could get to them there and blow them out with something, I'm not really sure where they are in a wagon but you could remove the access panels from the sides and look. Otherwise you'll have to remove the headliner, not fun.

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I've done this on my 940 wagon/estate, I think its pretty similar.

removing the plastic panel was the most difficult, and I broke a number of clips, but nothing that was majorly critical. Start at the back with the pillar cover and work forward.

If the leak is over the rear door its probably the join of the tube to the drain channel. On mine the tube was not a good fit and basically loose. A good hose clip sorted it out, however I still gets leaks occassionally from the drain channel and I just can't see whats wrong.

You don't need to take the head lining right out, just unscrew the handle, unclip the side panels, this should give enough access to the join with the rear side door open. You could also remove the edging on the sunroof and unclip the centre light fitting for more access.

-- Tony Stanley ++Always Learning++

Thanks Tony,

I should have mentioned that the leak appears right behind the sunroof opening. I have not replaced the felt seal around the sunroof yet because I was told that they are supposed to leak somewhat and the water is then chanelled off through the drain tubes. Would you suggest replacing the felt seal as well?

How about attaching a shop vac to the drain tubes at the wheel wells then flush some water through them?

For me, I replaced the sunroof seal, right after the shop-vac trick (get the computer keyboard attachments for the vac. It'll sound like a squirrel in a blender, but it works). The seal isn't really a seal, it's just meant to keep out debris and copious amounts of water. Mine was just letting so much in that it was sloshing over the edges. If you can't get to it straight away, I'd use removeable caulk meant for drafty windows around the sunroof....then I wouldn't have some cheetah spots on my headliner....

Cheers, Andy

If you feel up under the right hand end of the dashboard against the inner skin you may find a grommet hole with wires going through it where the grommet has become unseated. Had this on one of my 945s and it caused bucket-fulls of water to flood drivers floor pan and rear passengers floor pan as well. Got the grommet reseated and car is now as dry as a bone.

Cheers, Peter.

: > Can someone tell me where the sunroof REAR drain tubes are located? Can : > they be accessed from the sunroof area or do you have to remove interior : > trim or headliner to get to them? : >

: > I have a problem with leaks. Have cleared the front tubes and am : > getting water to pass through them. But since I still have a leak I : > suspect the rear tubes need to be cleared as well. : >

: > Thanks, : > PB :

Thats unusual, there is a drain gutter just under the glass-roof joint that should divert water to the drain channels. Try looking in from the side with the roof angle opened, you might see some way the water is following something down to drip onto the lining.

-- Tony Stanley ++Always Learning++

I found the plastic cover on the side wall leaked and the water went all the way to the back seat. The cover is about 4 inches above the floor and is accessed by removing the kick panel between the door post and the firewall. I fixed it with some Shoe Goo as it cures with water.

Tom