A drain tube is pretty much standard stuff. Moisture/ice collects/forms on the evaporator core and when there's enough built up or when it melts, the water has to go somewhere. The condensation drain tube is located on the right side dash panel under the hood (have to lift/raise the car up to get to it).
From the service manual:
Quote:
quote:CONDENSATION DRAIN TUBE
DESCRIPTION
Condensation that accumulates in the evaporator
housing is drained by a tube through the dash and
on to the ground. This tube must be kept open to
prevent condensate water from collecting in the bottom
of the housing.
The tapered end of the drain tube is designed to
keep contaminants from entering the heater A/C unit
housing. If the tube is pinched or blocked, condensate
cannot drain, causing water to back up and spill into
the passenger compartment. It is normal to see condensate
drainage below the vehicle. If the tube is
damaged, it should be replaced.
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The "Cabin Air Filter" part #82206886 can be seen here, but don't buy it from eBay. The asking price is too high and you have to pay for shipping too. Just view the photos to see what it looks like and where it is installed (right side under the cowl and behind the windshield washer fluid container):
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tego ry=46094
The actual price you pay for the cabin air filter from the dealer is anywhere from $13.95 to $16.00 and installation doesn't take that long. Just ask the dealer to install it. At minimum, you can enjoy/breathe cleaner air inside your car, esp if you have allergies or suffer from spring fever.
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