Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Floor Carpet Drying
If the carpet or the pad or insulator is wet, use the following criteria for drying or for replacing the components:
- For a 1-piece carpet assembly bonded to a cotton or a fiber padding, replace the entire assembly
- For a 2-piece carpet assembly with a cotton or a fiber padding, replace the padding only. While the carpet is out of the vehicle, dry the carpet using the method described below.
- For a 1-piece carpet assembly bonded to a foam padding or attached to a synthetic padding, dry the carpet using the method described below.
- For a 2-piece carpet assembly with a synthetic padding, dry the assembly using the method described below.
Drying Method
- If you observe puddles of liquid on the carpet face, use a wet vac uum to remove the excess moisture.
- Blot the face of the carpet with a towel in order to absorb as much moisture as possible.
- Point a fan at the affected area and air dry the carpet.
Front Floor Panel Carpet Replacement
Preliminary Procedures
Remove front seats. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat
Replacement.
Remove rear seat. Refer to Rear Seat Replacement.
Remove the front floor console. R ...
Other materials:
Steering Knuckle Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the
Vehicle
Remove the wheel bearing and hub assembly. Refer to Front Wheel Bearing
and Hub Replacement.
Separate the outer tie rod end from the knuckle. Refer to Steering
Linkage Outer Tie R ...
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
WARNING
When you are doing this check, the vehicle could begin to move.
You or others could be injured and property could be damaged.
Make sure there is room in front of the vehicle in case it begins to roll. Be
ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move.
Park on ...
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning in the
Preface section.
Warning: Refer to Collision Sectioning 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 ...
