Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Body Waterleak Repair
Warning: If the vehicle interior is exposed to moisture and becomes soaked up to the level of the sensing and diagnostic module (SDM), the SDM and SDM harness connector must be replaced. The SDM could be activated when powered, which could cause airbag deployment and result in personal injury.
Depending on the location of the waterleak, you may have to remove certain interior components in order to repair the leak.
- If the floor carpet is wet refer to Floor Carpet Drying.
- Cut out a portion of the adhesive caulking in the leak area from inside or outside of the vehicle.
- Clean and remove all loose particles of the adhesive old caulking from the area.
- Apply joint body and seam sealer where the old adhesive caulking was removed.
- Allow the adhesive caulking to dry for several hours.
- Test for leaks.
- Install the trim, if removed.
Air Hose Test
Caution: The air hose test should only be used on fully cured
urethane adhesive. Otherwise, damage to the urethane adhesive bead
could result in additional leaks.
Using a liquid detergent, ...
Stationary Window Waterleak Repair
Note: If any water enters the vehicle interior up to the level of
the carpet or higher and soaks the carpet, the sensing and diagnostic
module (SDM) and the SDM harness connector may need to be rep ...
Other materials:
Battery Disconnect Warning
Warning: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch
must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be
OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery
cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or
equipment come in contact ...
Body Side Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the rear side door sill trim plate. Refer to Rear Side Door Sill
Trim Plate Replacement.
Remove the rear seat back. Refer to Rear Seat Replacement.
Remove the quarter window garnish molding. Refer to Quarter Window
Garnish Molding Replacement.
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Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning in the
Preface section.
Warning: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning in the Preface section.
Disable the SIR System. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Bat ...