Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Squeaks and Rattles
Note: Squeaks and rattles are caused by improperly controlled relative motion between vehicle components. There are 4 ways to prevent squeaks and rattles.
- Attach the component that squeaks or rattles securely.
- Separate the components that squeak or rattle to prevent contact.
- Insulate the components that squeak or rattle.
- Insulate low uniform friction surfaces to eliminate stickslip motion.
Symptoms - Squeaks and Rattles
Table 1: Rattle Coming From the Side Rail
Table 2: Rattle Under Vehicle at Higher RPM
Table 3: Thump From Rear of Vehicle on Bumps
Table 4: Glass Knock Coming From the Rear of the Vehicle When Driv ...
Other materials:
Installation Procedure
Cut the rear side rail in corresponding locations to fit the remaining
original panel. The sectioning joint should be trimmed to allow a
gap of one-and-one-half-times the metal thickness at the sectioning joint.
Create a 50 mm (2 in) backing plate from the unused portion of the
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Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
Windshield Garnish Molding Assembly
Procedure
Loosen tether clip and steel clips.
Disconnect electrical connector.
The tether clip at the upper portion of the garnish molding MUST be
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Specifications
Front Door (Diesel)
65 mm
83 mm
Front Door (Diesel)
60 mm
87 mm
Rear Compartment Lid (Diesel)
122 mm
32 mm
Rear Compartment Lid (Ecoline)
162 mm
32 mm
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