NHTSA ID Number: 10078501
Manufacturer Communication Number: PI-1302-A
Summary
THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO INSTALL AN AIR INLET DEFLECTOR OVER THE HVAC AIR INLET TO CORRECT WATER LEAKING ON THE FRONT PASSENGER FLOOR DUE TO WATER RUNNING DOWN THE WINDSHIELD UNDER THE AIR INLET GRILLE PANEL, ENTERING THE BODY AIR INLET OF THE HVAC SYSTEM.
Condition/Concern
Some customers may comment on water leaking on the front passenger floor during a hard rain or snow melt off when the vehicle is on an incline. This condition may be caused by water running down the windshield under the air inlet grille panel, entering the body air inlet of the HVAC system.
Recommendation/Instructions
Install an air inlet deflector over the HVAC air inlet following the procedure below:
1. Remove the passenger side air inlet grille panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement in SI.
2. Clean the surface around the HVAC air inlet and the back of the air inlet deflector where it will contact the dash panel with LORD Fusor 703 Adhesion Prep/Cleaner or equivalent.
Important: Trial fit the deflector to understand where the adhesive will be bonding along with the installation path of the part during assembly.
3. Using LORD Fusor 602EZ Surface Modifier, spray one light coat to the dash panel and air inlet deflector.
Important: Allow a MIN time of 10 minutes for the surface modifier to dry before moving onto the next step.
4. Insert LORD Fusor 143 Plastic Repair Adhesive into the applicator.
4.1. Onto a disposable surface, squeeze the applicator trigger until both parts of the adhesive comes out and wipe the excess.
4.2. Screw on the mixing nozzle and squeeze out about a nozzle length of the adhesive.
5. Apply the 143 Plastic Repair Adhesive above the foam on the backside of the deflector and install over the HVAC air inlet. The bead size should be 1/4”
to 3/8” in diameter. The new deflector should be held firmly in position for 1 minute.
Important: Once the adhesive has been purged from the mixing nozzle, working time is about 1 minute. Begin applying the adhesive immediately and be sure and have the deflector near the HVAC air inlet.
Parts
| Description | Qty | Part Number |
| DEFLECTOR-AIR INL GRL PNL WAT | 1 | 95364898 |
| Plastic Repair Adhesive | 1 | 143
Extreme Plastic Repair, 1.7 oz.
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| Surface Modifier | 1 | 602EZ
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| Adhesion Prep/Cleaner | 1 | 703 No products found. |
6 Affected Products
Vehicle
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
CHEVROLET | CRUZE | 2011-2016 |
1 Associated Document
Service Bulletin Document
Bulletin No.: PI1302A
Date: 13-Apr-2016
SB-10078501-7690.pdf 171.798KB
NHTSA ID Number: 10094489
Manufacturer Communication Number: PI1302
Summary
THIS PRELIMINARY BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO INSTALL A DEFLECTOR UNDER THE COWL TO CORRECT THE CUSTOMERS CONCERN OF A WATER LEAK DURING A HARD RAIN OR SNOW.
NHTSA ID Number: 10072516
Manufacturer Communication Number: PI1302
Summary
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
1 Associated Document
Service Bulletin Document
Bulletin No.: PI1302
Date: September, 2014
SB-10072516-0335.pdf 333.234KB
NHTSA ID Number: 10056448
Manufacturer Communication Number: PI-1302
Summary
CHEVROLET: VEHICLE ON AN INCLINE AND A SNOW MELT OFF OR HARD RAIN HAS OCCUR, WATER WOULD LEAK ONTO PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR, CAUSED BY RUNNING DOWN WINDSHIELD UNDER AIR INLET GRILLE PANEL TO BODY AIR INLET OF HVAC SYSTEM. MODEL 2011-2015 CRUZE. *PE
1 Associated Document
Service Bulletin Document
Bulletin No.: PI1302
Date: September, 2014
SB-10056448-8949.pdf 420.153KB
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Bulletin No.: PI1302A Date: 13-Apr-2016
Subject: Water Leaking on Front Right Passenger Floor During Hard Rain or Snow Melt Off When Vehicle is on an Incline Models: 2011-2015 Chevrolet Cruze
2016 Chevrolet Cruze (VIN P)
Attention: This PI also applies to vehicles SOLD in ISRAEL. This PI has been revised to add the 2016 Model Year. Please discard PI1302.
Condition/Concern
Some customers may comment on water leaking on the front passenger floor during a hard rain or snow melt off when the vehicle is on an incline. This condition may be caused by water running down the windshield under the air inlet grille panel, entering the body air inlet of the HVAC system.
Recommendation/Instructions
Install an air inlet deflector over the HVAC air inlet following the procedure below:
1. Remove the passenger side air inlet grille panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement in SI.
1 2. Clean the surface around the HVAC air inlet and the back of the air inlet deflector where it will contact the dash panel with LORD Fusor 703 Adhesion Prep/Cleaner or equivalent.
Important: Trial fit the deflector to understand where the adhesive will be bonding along with the installation path of the part during assembly.
3. Using LORD Fusor 602EZ Surface Modifier, spray one light coat to the dash panel and air inlet deflector.
Important: Allow a MIN time of 10 minutes for the surface modifier to dry before moving onto the next step.
4. Insert LORD Fusor 143 Plastic Repair Adhesive into the applicator.
4.1. Onto a disposable surface, squeeze the applicator trigger until both parts of the adhesive comes out and wipe the excess.
4.2. Screw on the mixing nozzle and squeeze out about a nozzle length of the adhesive. 2 5. Apply the 143 Plastic Repair Adhesive above the foam on the backside of the deflector and install over the HVAC air inlet. The bead size should be 1/4” 3 to 3/8” in diameter. The new deflector should be held firmly in position for 1 minute.
Important: Once the adhesive has been purged from the mixing nozzle, working time is about 1 minute. Begin applying the adhesive immediately and be sure and have the deflector near the HVAC air inlet.
Parts Information
Contact LORD Fusor at 1-800-234-FUSOR (3876) or online at www.fusor.com for obtaining products.
Part Number
Description
Qty
Material Allowance 95364898 DEFLECTOR-AIR INL GRL PNL WAT 1 – 143* Plastic Repair Adhesive 1 $7.12 USD (per vehicle)
$7.68 Canada (per vehicle) 602EZ** Surface Modifier 1 $2.71 USD (per vehicle)
$2.93 Canada (per vehicle)
703**
Adhesion Prep/Cleaner
1
$2.33 USD (per vehicle)
$2.52 Canada (per vehicle)
*There is enough material to do approximately 4 vehicles. Store the remaining material for future use.
**There is enough material to do multiple vehicles. Store the remaining material for future use. Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under the Bumper-to-Bumper coverage (Canada Base Warranty coverage), use the following labor operation. Reference the Applicable Warranties section of Investigate Vehicle History (IVH) for coverage information. Labor Operation Description Labor Time 4480238* Installing Air Inlet Deflector Over the HVAC Air Inlet 0.5 hr *This is a unique Labor Operation for Bulletin use only. It will not be published in the Labor Time Guide. GM bulletins are intended for use by professional technicians, NOT a “do-it-yourselfer”. They are written to inform these technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or to provide information that could assist in the proper service of a vehicle. Properly trained technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions, and know-how to do a job properly and safely. If a condition is described, DO NOT assume that the bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle will have that condition. See your GM dealer for information on whether your vehicle may benefit from the information. WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION
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