Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Floor Carpet Drying

Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual / Body hardware and trim / Floor Coverings and Headlinings / Floor Carpet Drying

If the carpet or the pad or insulator is wet, use the following criteria for drying or for replacing the components:

For a 1-piece carpet assembly bonded to a cotton or a fiber padding, replace the entire assembly
For a 2-piece carpet assembly with a cotton or a fiber padding, replace the padding only. While the carpet is out of the vehicle, dry the carpet using the method described below.
For a 1-piece carpet assembly bonded to a foam padding or attached to a synthetic padding, dry the carpet using the method described below.
For a 2-piece carpet assembly with a synthetic padding, dry the assembly using the method described below.

Drying Method

If you observe puddles of liquid on the carpet face, use a wet vac uum to remove the excess moisture.
Blot the face of the carpet with a towel in order to absorb as much moisture as possible.
Point a fan at the affected area and air dry the carpet.

Floor Coverings and Headlinings

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Front Floor Panel Carpet Replacement

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