For 1990-2009 cars only
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Inflate the tire to 275 kPa (40 psi).
- Submerge the tire and wheel assembly into a water bath in order to locate the leak.
- Remove the tire and wheel assembly from the water bath.
- Make a mark on the wheel in order to record the leak area.
- Make a mark on the tire at the valve stem in order to record the orientation of the tire to the wheel.
- Remove the tire from the wheel. Refer to Tire Mounting and Dismounting .
- Use number 80 grit sandpaper to scuff the inside of the rim surface at the leak area.
- Use general purpose cleaner such as 3M®, P/N 08984 or equivalent, to clean the leak area.
- Apply 3 mm (0.12 in) thick layer of adhesive/sealant, GM P/N 1052366 or equivalent, to the leak area.
- Allow 12 hours for the of adhesive/sealant to dry.
- Install the tire to the wheel. Refer to Tire Mounting and Dismounting .
- Align the mark on the tire with the tire valve stem.
- Inflate the tire to 275 kPa (40 psi).
- Submerge the tire and wheel assembly into a water bath in order to inspect the tire and wheel assembly for leaks.
- Adjust the tire pressure to meet the specifications. Refer to the tire placard on the driver's door lock pillar.
- Balance the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Balancing in Vibration Diagnosis and Correction.
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
