Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Waterleaks

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 ...

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 ...

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Restraint System
Note: If the vehicle has been in a collision, refer to Repairs and Inspections Required After a Collision for additional information. Vehicle has front and rear seat belts that are the primary means of occupant restraint. Seat belts help to keep the occupants inside the passenger compartment a ...

Installation Procedure
Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the front wheelhouse front panel as noted  from the original panel. Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding where front wheelhouse front panel and front wheelhouse overlap. Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces f ...

Overlap/Backing Plate Sectioning (Welding)
Warning: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning in the Preface section. Fit the service panel   to the vehicle to ensure a proper fit. Measure and mark a line at the sail panel 120 mm (4 3/4 in) from the back glass opening and 70 mm (2 3/4 in) rearward from the ...