How do I locate and clean the water drains under the hood of a 2001 VW Passat?

Hello,





I've got a 2001 VW Passat V6 and have noticed (with alarm!) that the shelf that the battery sits on is filling up with significant amounts of water each time it rains.





My local VW dealer says it's because the water "drains" have gotten clogged up. But based on their description of where these drains are located I can't seem to find them.





Do you know of a drawing online that illustrates where these water drains are -- (near the battery)? Or perhaps can offer a clear description as to how to locate and clean the drain?





Thanks!|||You probably won't find them online.





But if the battery tray is plastic don't worry about it. It's plastic and won't hurt your battery.





If it really bothers you, drill a few new drain holes in the 'shelf' where water won't build up.