How to clean sunroof drain tubes in Honda Odyssey?

How to clean sunroof drain tubes in Honda Odyssey?

Hey guys, here’s a link to the sunroof drain diagrams for the 2011 Odyssey. To remove the actual drain tubes apparently you need to remove the headliner (so I included that too). I’m thinking that you could find the drain tubes and flush some water in there.

What to do if your sunroof drain becomes plugged?

When a sunroof drain does become plugged, the common signs are either a wet headliner, water dripping from the headliner, wet roof pillar, a damp carpet or water pooling in the foot wells. First you will need to open the sunroof as this is the easiest way to access the drains.

How do you get water out of a sunroof?

Consult a workshop manual for your specific model. Clean off any dirt, leaves and debris around the drain holes. Twist and squeeze the rubber ends of the drains where they exit the car. This should let out some of the trapped water and debris that is stuck in the drain. Open the sunroof all the way so that you can see the drain holes.

Where are the drain holes on a Honda sun roof?

I am pretty sure that the drain holes are located in the front and rear corners of the sun roof chassis (as they are on every other car I have ever seen) I just cannot find then to clear them. Click to expand… Not a problem, send me your email address and I’ll email you the PDF!

Hey guys, here’s a link to the sunroof drain diagrams for the 2011 Odyssey. To remove the actual drain tubes apparently you need to remove the headliner (so I included that too). I’m thinking that you could find the drain tubes and flush some water in there.

What’s the best way to drain a sunroof?

Feed the wire or cord in until it comes out the other side if you have a viewable drain exit. After that, remove the wire or cord. Now test using a bottle of water, gradually drain the water around the sunroof drain, do not excessively dump as the drain is only able to remove a certain amount of water. As you can see the water is draining properly.

I am pretty sure that the drain holes are located in the front and rear corners of the sun roof chassis (as they are on every other car I have ever seen) I just cannot find then to clear them. Click to expand… Not a problem, send me your email address and I’ll email you the PDF!

How can I tell if my sunroof drain is plugged?

These drains are normally feed through the roof pillars and exit somewhere underneath the vehicle. When a sunroof drain does become plugged, the common signs are either a wet headliner, water dripping from the headliner, wet roof pillar, a damp carpet or water pooling in the foot wells.

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