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:
Vehicle, Engine and Transmission ID and VIN Location, Derivative and Usage
Note:: Graphic shows exemplary VIN.
The VIN plate is the legal identifier of the vehicle. The VIN plate is
located on the upper left corner of the instrument panel (I/P) and can
be seen through the windshield from the outside of the vehicle:
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Safety Belts
This section of the manual describes how to use safety belts properly. It also
describes some things not to do with safety belts.
WARNING
Do not let anyone ride where a safety belt cannot be worn properly. In a crash,
if you or your passenger(s) are not wearing safety belts, injuries can be mu ...
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, diluted with water in a spray bottle, spray
the window at the edges. Begin at the bottom and grad ...
