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gtatbrissy

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« on: October 09, 2010, 02:30:28 AM »
Im clean out my boot and found this. Its on both side and the pipe leads up the c-pillar. Any ideas?

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« Reply #1 on: October 09, 2010, 09:20:09 AM »
Looks to be sunroof drain tubing. Do you have a sunroof?
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« Reply #2 on: October 09, 2010, 12:01:41 PM »
Yep, sunroof drain tube running into the left trunk flap vent.  That keeps condensation from building up too much, works like a dryer vent.

It also helps to make the doors a bit easier to close, a tighter car would be much more difficult to close the doors.  Later models like the 750iL let the windows down slightly when you swing the doors closed.
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« Reply #3 on: October 09, 2010, 05:54:17 PM »
Yer I got a sunroof. Thanks guys really great help

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« Reply #4 on: October 18, 2010, 09:46:18 PM »
blow them out from the top with an air gun periodically. It will keep the drains clear and help to avoid rusting issues.