Where is the sunroof drainage outlet of the X-Trail located?
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The sunroof drainage outlets of the X-Trail are distributed inside the A-pillars and C-pillars of the vehicle. The X-Trail is a compact SUV with the following body dimensions: length 4675mm, width 1820mm, height 1722mm, wheelbase 2706mm, fuel tank capacity 65L, and luggage compartment capacity 700L. The X-Trail is equipped with a 2.0L naturally aspirated engine, delivering a maximum power of 111kW at 6000rpm and reaching maximum torque at 4400rpm. It features a MacPherson strut independent front suspension and a multi-link independent rear suspension.
Last year, my Nissan X-Trail had a problem with the sunroof drainage, leaving the interior all wet. After some troubleshooting, I found that the sunroof drainage holes are located at the four corners of the roof, near where the windows meet the roof. The tubes run downward, with the outlets typically hidden inside the rear of the front wheel arches or under the chassis near the sill panels. This design is quite clever—rainwater flows through the tubes and exits the car, preventing water accumulation and interior damage. However, a common issue is that leaves or debris clog the outlets, causing water to back up into the car. Later, I used a compressed air gun to clean the tube openings and now regularly flush them with water during car washes as a preventive measure. I recommend not overlooking this issue—if left unaddressed, clogs can damage the roof lining or even electrical systems, increasing repair costs. I almost had moldy carpets last time but caught it in time. Once you know where to look, checking is quick and easy.
