Front and rear sunroof drain tubes location

oragex · Mar 26th, 2019, 23:10

In case one needs to inspect these tubes, worth clearing them with a water jet to prevent for any clogging (the holes to these tubes are at the sunroof tray corners) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_eXgdwMzQA

SwissXC90 · Mar 27th, 2019, 04:37

It’s really worthwhile giving the sunroof frame a spring clean and wax and polish once a year. You don’t want any grime buildup.

Hot soapy water is good to clean the drains.

trumpetdropper · Mar 27th, 2019, 12:46

Also note the rubber grommets to which the tubes attach, to go into inner wing/bulkhead, have a tendency to disintegrate, if they have been blocked for some time (mine were like black soggy crumble).
Luckily I had some larger diameter plastic piping (tumble dryer drain tube) which fitted the holes in the wing/bulkhead perfectly which I could push the drain tubes into (once I had thoroughly cleaned them)
Hey presto - no damp front footwell carpets anymore.

Harley Dave · Mar 30th, 2019, 18:53

Did the sunroof drain problems get fixed - (possibly with the 2007 facelift)??

I have a 2011 with sunroof hence my question

Cheers

Dave

SwissXC90 · Mar 31st, 2019, 15:48

The problems are caused mainly by lack of maintenance.

If you keep your sunroof lip clean and free of dirt and flush the drains with hot soapy water regularly, you will never have a problem.

I clean and wax my sunroof internal painted areas once a year and flush the drains as part of my spring clean.

If only I could stop the rattle of the interior cover when it is open....

ThomasG · Sep 29th, 2019, 10:23

These drains...

If blocked, they'll cause:

Wet sunroof cover
Wet fabric by sunshields
Wet and dripping fabrics along A pillar
Puddle in footwell

Yes?

oragex · Sep 29th, 2019, 15:40

On the S60 V70 the front curtain airbag also gets wet and almost impossible to dry as it sits rolled up behind the roof liner - then in winter weather it will freeze.

Front footwell puddle is usually hidden under the carpet which is rubberized and will stay dry on the surface. This puddle also travels to the rear footwell

Mar 26th, 2019, 23:10	#1
oragex Premier Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2021 21:24 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Coldnada	Front and rear sunroof drain tubes location In case one needs to inspect these tubes, worth clearing them with a water jet to prevent for any clogging (the holes to these tubes are at the sunroof tray corners) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_eXgdwMzQA __________________ Several Volvo Repair Videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...ECTts0FSVSOT_c

Mar 27th, 2019, 04:37	#2
SwissXC90 Premier Member Last Online: Mar 20th, 2024 18:26 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Cross Country	It’s really worthwhile giving the sunroof frame a spring clean and wax and polish once a year. You don’t want any grime buildup. Hot soapy water is good to clean the drains. __________________ XC90 R-Design MY2009, Black Sapphire Metallic. HP-Sound, RSE, Nav, Tel, ParkingCam, BLIS, ParkingHeater, RestHeat, Removable Towbar, Summer: CRATUS 20x8 on Pirelli Scorpion Zeros 255/45, Winter: NEPTUNE 17x7 on Continental WinterContact 4x4 235/65.

Mar 27th, 2019, 12:46	#3
trumpetdropper Junior Member Last Online: Aug 6th, 2021 13:31 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Shrewsbury	Also note the rubber grommets to which the tubes attach, to go into inner wing/bulkhead, have a tendency to disintegrate, if they have been blocked for some time (mine were like black soggy crumble). Luckily I had some larger diameter plastic piping (tumble dryer drain tube) which fitted the holes in the wing/bulkhead perfectly which I could push the drain tubes into (once I had thoroughly cleaned them) Hey presto - no damp front footwell carpets anymore. __________________ 05 XC90 T6 Exec (Nelly); 03 Mercedes A140 Classic (Eric); 07 Astra Twin Top (Red); 99 Moto Guzzi V11 Sport (Gary)

Mar 31st, 2019, 15:48	#5
SwissXC90 Premier Member Last Online: Mar 20th, 2024 18:26 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Cross Country	The problems are caused mainly by lack of maintenance. If you keep your sunroof lip clean and free of dirt and flush the drains with hot soapy water regularly, you will never have a problem. I clean and wax my sunroof internal painted areas once a year and flush the drains as part of my spring clean. If only I could stop the rattle of the interior cover when it is open.... __________________ XC90 R-Design MY2009, Black Sapphire Metallic. HP-Sound, RSE, Nav, Tel, ParkingCam, BLIS, ParkingHeater, RestHeat, Removable Towbar, Summer: CRATUS 20x8 on Pirelli Scorpion Zeros 255/45, Winter: NEPTUNE 17x7 on Continental WinterContact 4x4 235/65.

Sep 29th, 2019, 10:23	#6
ThomasG Aka MadBabs Last Online: Nov 11th, 2022 15:29 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: London	These drains... If blocked, they'll cause: Wet sunroof cover Wet fabric by sunshields Wet and dripping fabrics along A pillar Puddle in footwell Yes? __________________ `03 V70 Mk2 Auto 2.4 B5244 NA, 170Bhp, 295K miles (Now parts donor) '05 XC70 MK2 Geartronic, 2.5 B5254T2, 210bhp, 129k miles

Mar 30th, 2019, 18:53	#4
Harley Dave Volvo Driver Last Online: Today 18:41 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Basingstoke	Did the sunroof drain problems get fixed - (possibly with the 2007 facelift)?? I have a 2011 with sunroof hence my question Cheers Dave

Sep 29th, 2019, 15:40	#7
oragex Premier Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2021 21:24 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Coldnada	On the S60 V70 the front curtain airbag also gets wet and almost impossible to dry as it sits rolled up behind the roof liner - then in winter weather it will freeze. Front footwell puddle is usually hidden under the carpet which is rubberized and will stay dry on the surface. This puddle also travels to the rear footwell __________________ Several Volvo Repair Videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...ECTts0FSVSOT_c

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