Where is the AC drain line?

[Porsche9]

I'm trying to clean out my AC drain line as I'm getting the moldy smell from my AC and I don't see water under the car after running the AC. The problem I'm having is actually finding the drain line. With only about 8 inches of lift from my ramps I'm looking at everything within a few inches of my face laying on my back. I found the line for the fuel overflow but no AC line. Do I need to remove the plastic pan to see it? Based on the diagram attached it should right where I'm looking. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

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[JFP in PA]

It is directly under the heater box.

[BoxsterSteve]

water to back up and drip on your feet & ankles while the AC is running?

[Porsche9]

Originally Posted by BoxsterSteve

water to back up and drip on your feet & ankles while the AC is running?

Yes. I've had a few drops hit my fit while making some quick left hand turns.

[Porsche9]

Originally Posted by JFP in PA

It is directly under the heater box.

Am I going about it wrong by trying to get to it from under the car?

[thom4782]

Yes, I think its best done from inside.

IIRC if you peal back the carpet from the front and center of the passenger foot well, you can see where the tube runs from the AC/heater box through the floorboard. I believe you can simply pull it out on both ends and clean it.

There may be residual water in the box the comes out when you pull out the tube so put some absorbent material down before you disconnect it from the box.

[Porsche9]

Originally Posted by thom4782

Yes, I think its best done from inside.

IIRC if you peal back the carpet from the front and center of the passenger foot well, you can see where the tube runs from the AC/heater box through the floorboard. I believe you can simply pull it out on both ends and clean it.

There may be residual water in the box the comes out when you pull out the tube so put some absorbent material down before you disconnect it from the box.

I'll give it try in the morning. Thanks.

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by thom4782

Yes, I think its best done from inside.

IIRC if you peal back the carpet from the front and center of the passenger foot well, you can see where the tube runs from the AC/heater box through the floorboard. I believe you can simply pull it out on both ends and clean it.

There may be residual water in the box the comes out when you pull out the tube so put some absorbent material down before you disconnect it from the box.

It is best done from underneath by blowing low pressure air through it, never using a wire or any other solid object to push through it. Also, do not pull on it, if it becomes dislodged from the heater box, it can be difficult to reconnect.

[JayG]

Originally Posted by Porsche9

Yes. I've had a few drops hit my fit while making some quick left hand turns.

I get that from time to time when its hot and humid. I found it to be condensation on the air vent tube
YMMV

[Porsche9]

Originally Posted by JFP in PA

It is best done from underneath by blowing low pressure air through it, never using a wire or any other solid object to push through it. Also, do not pull on it, if it becomes dislodged from the heater box, it can be difficult to reconnect.

Thanks JFP. I went under the car and can't find the drip line for the AC. I found what I believe is the fuel overflow drip line in the first photo but not the AC drip line. Do you have to remove the under body pan to find it?

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by Porsche9

Thanks JFP. I went under the car and can't find the drip line for the AC. I found what I believe is the fuel overflow drip line in the first photo but not the AC drip line. Do you have to remove the under body pan to find it?

It should come through, but may have been inadvertently blocked behind one of the belly panels when it was removed previously.

[Porsche9]

I guess it's mean getting on my back and removing the belly pan. Thanks.