Buick Encore: Exterior Trim- Description and operation
Buick Encore 2012-2019 Service Manual / Accessories & Equipment / Exterior Trim / Exterior Trim- Description and operation
WATER MANAGEMENT DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Plenum Water Flow Direction and Cleaning
A large percentage of water will flow off the windshield area into the plenum chamber drain system and then down the outside on the plenum to the underside of the vehicle. To ensure that the plenum chamber water management system performs properly, the air inlet grille panel, plenum chamber, and drains must not be blocked with debris.
In the graphic below the gray arrows show the water flow direction in the plenum chamber and drains system.
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Fig. 42: Plenum Water Flow Direction And Cleaning
Plenum Chamber and Drain Valve-Cleaning
The plenum chamber is located in front of the windshield and below the air inlet grille panel.
- Remove the air inlet grille panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement (Encore) , Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement (Encore) .
- Clean the plenum chamber, drains and the air inlet grille panel of debris blockage.
- Flush the plenum chamber, drains and the air inlet grille panel with clean water.
- Install the air inlet grille panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement (Encore) , Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement (Encore)
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Tires need the correct amount of
air pressure to operate
effectively.
Warning
Neither tire underinflation nor
overinflation is good.
Underinflated tires, or tires
that do not have enough air,
can result in:
Tire overloading and
overheating, which could
lead to a blowout.
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Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Adding accessories that change the
vehicle's frame, bumper system,
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metal may keep the airbag system
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The operation of the airbag system
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including improperly repairing or
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