Floor Coverings & Headliner Cadillac CTS II

Fastener Tightening Specifications (Sedan)

Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers

Eliminating Unwanted Odors in Vehicles

GM Vehicle Care Odor Eliminator, Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers , may control or eliminate odors in the interior and luggage compartment areas of GM vehicles. This non-toxic, biodegradable, odorless product has been shown to greatly reduce or remove the following types of odor

1. Objectionable smells of mold and mildew resulting from vehicle water leaks
2. Customer created odors, such as smoke

You may safely use GM Vehicle Care Odor Eliminator on fabrics, vinyl, leather, carpet, and sound deadening materials. You may also induce this product into HVAC modules and instrument panel ducts for the control of non-bacterial related odors.

Note. This product leaves no residual scent and should not be used as an air freshener.

This product may result in the permanent elimination of an odor and may be preferable to customers whose allergies make them sensitive to perfumes. This product may effectively remove odors when directly contacting the odor source. In cases such as water leaks, use this product with diagnostic procedures to first eliminate the primary cause of the odor. Then use further applications on the residual odor to permanently correct the vehicle condition.

How to Use this Product

1. Spray GM Vehicle Care Odor Eliminator directly or as an additive with carpet shampoo in steam cleaners.
2. Do not use on any interior surface that plain water would deteriorate, because this product will have the same effect. Also avoid letting this product come into contact with vinegar or any acidic substance. Acid-based products will hamper the effectiveness of GM Vehicle Care Odor Eliminator.
3. Complete eight page treatment sheets are enclosed within each case of GM Vehicle Care Odor Eliminator. These treatment instructions range from simple vehicle odor elimination to full step by step procedures for odor removal from water leaks. If lost, contact 800-977-4145 to get a replacement set faxed or e-mailed to your dealership.
4. Instructions and cautions are printed on the bottle, but additional help is available. If you encounter a persistent or recurring odor, you may call to obtain additional information and usage suggestions. In the USA, call 1-800-955-8591. In Canada, call 1-800-977-4145.

Floor Carpet Drying

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

1. For a 1-piece carpet assembly bonded to a cotton or a fiber padding, replace the entire assembly.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. For a 2-piece carpet assembly with a synthetic padding, dry the assembly using the method described below.
5. For a 1-piece carpet assembly with a separate cotton or a fiber padding, replace the cotton or fiber padding. While the carpet is out of the vehicle, dry the carpet using the method described below.

Drying Method

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

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Removal Procedure

1. Remove the headliner. Refer to «Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Wagon)»(/cadillac/cts/ii-2007-2014/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#floor-coverings-headliner) or «Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Sedan)»(/cadillac/cts/ii-2007-2014/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#floor-coverings-headliner) .
2. Starting in one corner of the cardboard, pulling downward, cut the adhesive beads (1) using a sharp putty knife or equivalent.
3. Cut off the majority of the loose adhesive beads.
4. Remove the cardboard roof insulator.

Installation Procedure

1. Apply 6 mm (1/4 in) to 11 mm (1/2 in) high (2) beads of adhesive 15 mm (5/8 in) wide (1).
2. Apply the adhesive in the locations marked on the cardboard insulator (1).
3. Place the cardboard roof insulator to the inner roof panel.
4. Install the headliner. Refer to «Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Wagon)»(/cadillac/cts/ii-2007-2014/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#floor-coverings-headliner) or «Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Sedan)»(/cadillac/cts/ii-2007-2014/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#floor-coverings-headliner) for non sunroof only.

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See also:
• Front Seat Replacement - Bucket (AQ9)
• Front Floor Console Replacement (Left Hand Drive)
• Front Side Door Sill Trim Plate Replacement
• SIR Disabling and Enabling
• Assist Handle and Rear Coat Hook Replacement (Sedan)
• Fastener Caution
• Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
• Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Wagon)