Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Air Hose Test

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Caution: The air hose test should only be used on fully cured

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, diluted with water in a spray bottle, spray the window at the edges. Begin at the bottom and gradually move up and across the top.

Note: The compressed air should not exceed 205 kPa (30 psi).

Have an assistant inside of the vehicle with an air hose.
Have the assistant aim the compressed air at the suspected areas.

Bubbles will form in the soap solution at the location of the leak.

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. Slow ...

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 SD ...

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