Where are the door drainage outlets located on the eighth-generation Camry?
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The eighth-generation Camry has a total of four door drainage holes: two on each side of the A-pillar and C-pillar. The reason the car doesn't leak during rain isn't due to superior sealing, but rather the well-designed drainage system. If these drainage holes become clogged, water leakage or seepage may occur inside the vehicle, potentially damaging the interior panels in minor cases or even leading to mechanical component and engine electrical system failures in severe scenarios. The Camry measures 4885mm in length, 1840mm in width, and 1445mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2825mm. One version of the eighth-generation Camry is equipped with a newly developed 2.5L naturally aspirated engine from the TNGA platform, delivering a maximum output of 206 horsepower and peak torque of 253 Nm.
I just had my eighth-generation Camry serviced, and the door drain holes are located right at the very bottom edge of the doors. If you open the door and squat down to look, you'll notice two or three centimeter-long slits at the bottom of both the front and rear doors, near the door lock on the inner side of the door panel. These slits are actually channels intentionally left by the rubber seals to drain water that seeps in through the window gaps on rainy days. Last time after washing my car, I heard sloshing water inside the door. It took me a while with my phone flashlight to locate these drain holes, and I used a thin wire to poke inside and pull out a bunch of leaves and mud. If they stay clogged for too long and water can't drain, not only will you hear splashing sounds, but it might also corrode the internal wiring of the door. I recommend wiping the edges of the drain holes with your finger to clear debris when washing your car.
