How does a sunroof drain work?

How does a sunroof drain work?

The sunroof assembly has gutters going all of the way around it to catch any water that gets by the sunroof glass. The water then makes its way to drains on the corners of the sunroof housing under the glass, where it flows down plastic tubes inside the body of the vehicle, draining out onto the ground.

How can you tell if sunroof is leaking?

If your car has a sunroof, it may be a prime suspect of a water leak. You may notice water dripping from directly around the sunroof area, staining in the headliner around the sunroof, or even water in the floor of the vehicle.

Where are the sunroof drain tubes located?

The sunroof drain tubes end inside the bottom of the front fender, right where it meets the front door. A lot of dirt and debris that come from the windshield and roof collect there and eventually bury and clog the tubes.

Does the sunroof drain end at the Rockers?

My 2003 EB came with rotted rockers and when i pulled the rotten parts out is when I learned that the sunroof drain tubes end there. I’m in the process of replacing the rockers and I will add a section of tube to clear that area, so that the water can drain freely to the ground.

Where are the sunroof drain tubes located on a 2005 Toyota Corolla?

The sunroof drain tubes end inside the bottom of the front fender, right where it meets the front door. A lot of dirt and debris that come from the windshield and roof collect there and eventually bury and clog the tubes. The mud also rots the fender and the rocker panel.

What causes sunroof drain tubes to end at the windshield?

A lot of dirt and debris that come from the windshield and roof collect there and eventually bury and clog the tubes. The mud also rots the fender and the rocker panel. My 2003 EB came with rotted rockers and when i pulled the rotten parts out is when I learned that the sunroof drain tubes end there.