Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Condensation Water Drain, Checking
Checking
-- Remove the right footwell center console trim panel. Refer to OVERVIEW - CENTER CONSOLE .
-- Carefully fold back the carpet near the condensation water drain hose far enough so that the condensation water drain hose is visible.
-- The tab -arrow- on the connection must engage into the guide -2-.
-- Insert the condensation water drain hose -1- into the body opening -2- until it audibly engages.
It must be possible to connect the condensation water drain hose -1- to the connection on the heater and A/C unit without having any tension on it.
The condensation water drain hose must fit securely to the condensation water drain connection on the tunnel.
The sealing lip must not sit loosely on the opening in the body -2-.
Tightening Specifications
- Center Console; Overview - Center Console. Refer to OVERVIEW - CENTER CONSOLE .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.