Where is the sunroof drain pipe of the 2013 Bora?
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The sunroof drain pipes are usually located inside the A-pillars and C-pillars of the vehicle. When water enters the sunroof channel, it flows to the drain holes and then exits the vehicle through the drain pipes. If the sunroof drain holes or pipes are blocked by debris, water will accumulate in the sunroof channel and eventually overflow into the interior, soaking the headliner. Below is an introduction to the Bora's sunroof drain outlets: 1. Total number of drain outlets: The Bora's sunroof has four drain outlets, one at each corner (front left, front right, rear left, rear right). The two rear drain outlets are the easiest to locate, positioned under the chassis near the rear wheels, one on each side. 2. Location of drain outlets: The front drain outlets are inside the A-pillars on both sides. Normally, water drains directly through the gaps in the vehicle. 3. Drain outlet maintenance: Improper maintenance of the sunroof can easily lead to clogged drain outlets. Once the sunroof drain outlets are blocked, water may leak into the car during rain. 4. Drain outlet cleaning: If the vehicle is parked for a long time, it's best to thoroughly clean the sunroof with talcum powder to prevent the rubber seals from chemically reacting with the air and aging naturally. 5. Drain outlet sealing: Pay attention to the sunroof's sealing strips. Check if the strips show signs of aging or poor sealing. If there are issues with the sealing strips, they should be replaced.
As an owner of an older-generation Bora, I've driven this car for almost a decade and know the sunroof drain tube locations like the back of my hand. The front ends are hidden in small holes at the four corners of the sunroof opening—just open the sunroof to feel the rubber tube mouths. The rear sections run downward through the gaps between the A-pillars and C-pillars, eventually emerging from beneath the door sill trim panels, where you can spot the drain holes along the chassis edge. Last time I cleaned them, I found the tubes half-clogged with leaves, which caused water accumulation under the passenger footwell. My advice: use compressed air to blow them out before every rainy season—a ¥10+ air gun from Taobao does the trick.
