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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Front Seat Belt System
The front seat belt system includes a driver and passenger seat belt pretensioner retractor. Both front seat belt pretensioners includes a seat belt switch in the seat buckle which controls a reminder lamp and a tone alarm. Note: The front passenger seat is equipped with a passenger presence ...

Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
The vehicle may have a Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) system. Read this entire section before using the system. WARNING SBZA does not detect vehicles rapidly approaching outside of the side blind zones, pedestrians, bicyclists, or animals. Failure to use proper care when changing lanes may res ...

Steering Column Replacement (Right Hand Drive)
Caution: With wheels of the vehicle facing straight ahead, secure the steering wheel utilizing steering column anti-rotation pin, steering column lock, or a strap to prevent rotation. Locking of the steering column will prevent damage and a possible malfunction of the SIR system. The steering ...