2003 Pathfinder water leak, cowl drains

[Micallen]

Does anyone have link to pictures that show the cowl drains on a 2003 Pathfinder? I have water in the floorboards (mostly on driver's side, some on passenger side) and I suspect it's may be clogged cowl drains and/or trash where air comes in for A/C under the cowl vent.

[nickelghandi]

You can remove that cowl pretty easily and see for yourself. Also check toward the front of the driver and passenger side doors. There is a pocket type thing in there that is supposed to drain to the ground, but frequently gets clogged with leaves and other debris. The cowl drains may actually lead to that pocket thing. I can post a pic later when I am home. Mine probably needs cleaning so you might even get to see the debris lol

[Micallen]

We had a lot of rain Sunday night and Monday. My floorboards were wet as usual. Today when I got to work and parked, I had a lot of water run out from under the passenger side (basically from the heater core/firewall area). It was coming out from the frame (running down from somewhere). I am parked slightly uphill.

[EdBwoy]

This is from the HowTos in the sticky threads at the top. It might help

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[Micallen]

You can remove that cowl pretty easily and see for yourself. Also check toward the front of the driver and passenger side doors. There is a pocket type thing in there that is supposed to drain to the ground, but frequently gets clogged with leaves and other debris. The cowl drains may actually lead to that pocket thing. I can post a pic later when I am home. Mine probably needs cleaning so you might even get to see the debris lol

I did clean out the area you are talking about when you open the doors (between the door and fender). Both sides were full of dirt and leaves/pine needles.