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Old 09-26-2014, 01:35 PM   #1
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Drain Hose Help

I was cleaning the left front drain. When I put my finger straight down and it seemed clogged still. I didn't realize the water went down and was diverted toward the front. I thought the grommet was like a cap. I pulled it off and it was actually part of the hose. The hose has now broken off and has fallen away from the hole. I am assuming I need it replace the hose. Anybody ever done this? How should I go about this?

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You may still be ok, even if you do not want to replace the hose.
First, run some water down the hose and make sure its clear. If the hose is clear, get some RTV and spread some over the top of the drain hose and the basin. Should be good to go!
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Hose isn't there anymore. It had disappeared down into the abyss.
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Old 09-26-2014, 08:47 PM   #4
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My bad.

You'll need to get your car in the air and remove the under body panel and take a look for the hose.
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Old 09-26-2014, 09:30 PM   #5
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I did the same thing. Like dghii said, lift it, remove the panel, and I hope you have long skinny arms because it's a real bear to get that hose back on from underneath.
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Old 09-27-2014, 03:26 AM   #6
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I did the same thing. Like dghii said, lift it, remove the panel, and I hope you have long skinny arms because it's a real bear to get that hose back on from underneath.
I don't think it will go back on. I ripped the top of it off. The part the sits flush with the pan is detached from the rest. I think I need a new one.
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I don't think it will go back on. I ripped the top of it off. The part the sits flush with the pan is detached from the rest. I think I need a new one.
This is not mine but exactly what mine looks like now. I ripped off the top of the hose that is not there anymore.

anybody know the part number to that hose?



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Old 12-26-2014, 03:24 PM   #8
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Part number for the rubber grommet the hose connects to is 986.504.646.00. There are 2 pieces. One is the pipe (hose) and the other is the rubber 90 deg grommet. Good luck it is a bear! I just had mine out today!
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Old 01-13-2024, 04:37 AM   #9
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Does the hose just run straight down to the drain below or does it twist and turn? Can you DIY replace the hose/grommet without taking the fender well apart?

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