Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Water Hose Test
Note: Use a water hose without the nozzle attached.
- Have an assistant inside of the vehicle i 1. n order to locate the leak.
- Begin testing at the base of the window or the windshield.
- Slowly move the hose upward and across the top of the vehicle.
Waterleak Test Preparation
GM vehicles are designed to operate under normal environmental
conditions.
The design criteria for sealing materials and components takes into
consideration the sealing forces required to w ...
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, ...
Other materials:
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 inj ...
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 Batte ...
Recreational Vehicle Towing
Recreational vehicle towing refers to towing the vehicle behind another vehicle
– such as behind a motor home. The two most common types of recreational vehicle
towing are known as dinghy towing and dolly towing. Dinghy towing is towing the
vehicle with all four wheels on the ground. Dolly tow ...
