Water leaks from rain, where are the cowling drains located?

2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING
125,000 MILES • 3.0L • V6 • 2WD • MANUAL
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PIKEBOB
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The car listed above is a Limited Coupe.

I'm trying to clean out all the drain holes that are clogged. I don't know where the drains are under the cowling. If I run a hose in the area of the windshield, I get leaks in various places such as firewall-right side or leaks on drivers' side that probably are related to the door. I can't locate the cowling drains.
Jul 26, 2023 at 10:32 AM
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STRAILER
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Yes, there are drains under the cowl to allow the water to exit the cowl and fresh air intake. I would remove the cowl and use a garden hose to help unclog the drains. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
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Jul 27, 2023 at 1:33 PM
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