Toyota Repair: Funny odor in 2001 Toyota Sienna, drain tube, toyota sienna


Question
Hi.  I'm the same guy who wrote last night.  The first thing I think I'm going to try is see if the A/C condensation tube is blocked.  I have a 2001 Sienna.  Is my easiest way of getting to the condensation tube by removing the glovebox?  I tried to earlier today, and after taking out two obvious screws, the glovebox was still held in very fast at the bottom.  Any ideas as to how to get it out completely?  Or is there a better access to the condensation tube somewhere else?  Lastly, once I finally find this tube, how do I truly determine whether it's blocked?  And if it is blocked, how do I clean it out and then return it to where it was?  Thanks much!!!


Answer
To check the drain tube peel back the carpeting on the right side next to the center console, you will see the rubber hose, it may be possible that the hose is clogged allowing the condensed water to remain inside the evaporator housing, remove the hose and if no water comes out try poking something into the opening on the housing and see if it drains out.