Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: 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 injury.
Depending on the location of the waterleak, you may have to remove certain interior components in order to repair the leak.
- If the floor carpet is wet refer to Floor Carpet Drying.
- Cut out a portion of the adhesive caulking in the leak area from inside or outside of the vehicle.
- Clean and remove all loose particles of the adhesive old caulking from the area.
- Apply joint body and seam sealer where the old adhesive caulking was removed.
- Allow the adhesive caulking to dry for several hours.
- Test for leaks.
- Install the trim, if removed.
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, ...
Stationary Window Waterleak Repair
Note: If any water enters the vehicle interior up to the level of
the carpet or higher and soaks the carpet, the sensing and diagnostic
module (SDM) and the SDM harness connector may need to be rep ...
Other materials:
Installation Procedure
Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the front
wheelhouse panel rear reinforcement as noted from the original
panel.
Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding where front wheelhouse front panel
and front wheelhouse panel rear reinforcement overlap ...
Object Detection System Messages
PARK ASSIST OFF
This message displays when the park assist system has been turned off or when
there is a temporary condition causing the system to be disabled.
SERVICE PARK ASSIST
This message displays if there is a problem with the Ultrasonic Rear Parking
Assist (URPA) system. Do not use thi ...
Front Seat Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to SIR Warning in the Preface section.
Warning: Replace the passenger presence system as a complete assembly to prevent
possible injury to the occupant. The bladder, the
pressure sensor, the seat cushion, and the control module are assembled and
calibrated a ...
