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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Fig. 1: Front Windows
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DIAGNOSTIC CODE INDEX
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Diagnostic Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this
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Ignition Positions
The vehicle has an electronic
keyless ignition with pushbutton
start. The RKE transmitter must be
in the vehicle for the system to
operate.
If the vehicle is not working, the
vehicle may be near a strong
antenna signal causing interference
to the Keyless Access system. See
Remote Keyless Entry (R
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
The tires and wheels were aligned
and balanced at the factory to
provide the longest tire life and best
overall performance. Adjustments to
wheel alignment and tire balancing
are not necessary on a regular
basis. Consider an alignment check
if there is unusual tire wear or the
vehicle is significant
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