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Help! What is this clear tube with a plastic fitting coming from the Heater

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YOUR RESEARCHHelp! What is this clear tube with a plastic fitting coming from the Heater

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You're looking at the adapter for an aftermarket "evaporator cleaning" kit.

Help! What is this clear tube with a plastic fitting coming from the Heater
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Clean agent into the evap box

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The black plastic thing at the tail end fits to an aerosol can, and is used to inject the foaming cleaning agent into the evap box.

Help! What is this clear tube with a plastic fitting coming from the Heater

Replace blower motor

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It's not in this image from the Pelican DIY on how to change the blower motor

Help! What is this clear tube with a plastic fitting coming from the Heater
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You're looking at the adapter for an aftermarket "evaporator cleaning" kit.

Help! What is this clear tube with a plastic fitting coming from the Heater

Clean agent into the evap box

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The black plastic thing at the tail end fits to an aerosol can, and is used to inject the foaming cleaning agent into the evap box.

Help! What is this clear tube with a plastic fitting coming from the Heater

Replace blower motor

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It's not in this image from the Pelican DIY on how to change the blower motor

Help! What is this clear tube with a plastic fitting coming from the Heater
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

While resolving a water in the carpet from a leaking sunroof seal, I took out the passenger dash under panel and this tube dropped out. It's attached to the heater box, but I have no idea what it is, or where the other end gets attached to. 1999 Carrera Coupe.

POST 2Original post

"Bob's your uncle" had the same issue... https://www.porscheclubgb.com/forum/tm.aspx?m=1000877

POST 3Original post

The plastic part is supposed to be collecting water, which is supposed to then run down the tube. Looking for a drain schematic for you.

POST 4Original post

[Image-only post; no author-written text. Original image references:] https://rennlist.com/forums/attachments/996-forum/408874d1262129767-cabrio-water-drains-cab-drains.jpg

POST 5 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I see the AC drain plug, this is attached to the same heater box but I can't see where it might attach, and I think it was loose, to begin with. Passenger footwell against the tunnel

POST 6Original post

What does the other side of the black plastic thing look like on the loose end of the hose? Can you take a more zoomed out pic of where it attaches to the box?

POST 7 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Hard to get the whole thing in one shot. But that is where it connects. The condensate drain is to the left. It's not in this image from the Pelican DIY on how to change the blower motor https://cdn4.pelicanparts.com/techar...mall/pic04.jpg

POST 8Original post

Quotes source post: 15797926

I looked at a couple on Ebay that don't have that hose either. If someone added it, the big question is why and what was it for?

POST 9Original post

You're looking at the adapter for an aftermarket "evaporator cleaning" kit. The black plastic thing at the tail end fits to an aerosol can, and is used to inject the foaming cleaning agent into the evap box.

POST 11Original post

That's awesome - couldn't figure out why the tubing was the wrong color, nor the funky fittings on either end.

POST 12Original post

Quotes source post: 15800202

I never knew that was a thing. You learn something new everyday.

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