Steve W. wrote:
> Matt wrote:
>> Steve W. wrote:
>>> Matt wrote:
>>>> My driveway is inclined somewhat (13% grade to be more precise).
>>>> After a rain, when I park in the driveway front end first, I find
>>>> water in the trunk and under the back seat---maybe altogether a half
>>>> a gallon or a gallon after a one-inch rain.
>>>>
>>>> When I park on the level street, I don't get any wetness or water in
>>>> the car.
>>>>
>>>> Please advise.
>>>>
>>>> 1995 Buick Park Avenue Ultra, Astroroof
>>>
>>> Pull the headliner and check the drain tube. They tend to shrink and
>>> sometimes break free.
>>
>>
>> I have been able to remove the right /sail/: the upholstery board that
>> covers the rear passenger-side pillar.
>>
>> I found the rear drain tube, which is rattling and seemingly loose
>> from its nipple, so thanks, I think we have found the problem, but I
>> can't see the nipple or the end of the tube.
>>
>> How much of the headliner do I have to free up to get at the end of
>> the drain tube? Will I have to take off the
>> clothes-hangar/reading-light assembly? There is a molding around the
>> rim of the door, and it appears that if I can remove that, I can pull
>> down the rear part of the headliner to get at the tube without
>> removing the whole headliner.
>>
>> Is there a chance of shoving the end of the tube back on by feel?
>>
>> How should I proceed?
>
> The drain tube connects to the frame of the sunroof itself.


Thanks, Steve.

Maybe I should have said that I found the drain hose (rubber), but not
the drain tube (presumably steel).


> You should
> be able to get to the connection by dropping just the rear corner and
> sliding your hand up the line. Yes you will want to remove the light
> (there will be a clip behind it) and the hanger.


The trim around the door frame is flexible and is pulled away from the
door frame easily.

I have the lens off and the bulb removed. I don't see any "key" to
removing the light/hanger assembly through the light. I tried that
because to remove the front overhead console you remove its lenses to
get at some clips.

There are a couple half-inch by quarter-inch plastic covers on the
assembly. I guess they are covering some screws. It looks like they
need to be pried out with a small screwdriver so I can get to the
screws. Is that right? The covers don't seem to come out very easily.


> You want to remove them
> and the trim to prevent damage to the headliner while you work on the
> drain.