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I need to clear the A/C condensation drain line because water is coming into the cab and the carpet is soaked. Where is it located and how do I get to it? How to I clear the line after I do find it?

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You will have to jack the van up and put it on jack stands.(never worn with just the jack) you will see a elbow just above the steering rack on the pass side of the van. its made of rubber. I us a coat hanger.Just be careful you dont go to far, if you do you may poke a hold in the evaperator. If you clear that it should fix your problem. then check that you cabin filters are in place. if there insatllewd wrong or missing you can get **** falling into the hvac system causing this problem.

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