H3 L5-3.7L (2007)
Important:
This product may effectively remove odors when directly contacting the odor source. It should be used in conjunction with diagnostic procedures (in
cases such as a water leak) to first eliminate the root cause of the odor, and then the residual odor to permanently correct the vehicle condition.
Vehicle Waterleak Odor Elimination
STEP ONE:
Confirm that all water leaks have been repaired. Determine what areas of the vehicle were water soaked or wet. Components with visible mold/mildew
staining should be replaced. Isolate the odor source inside the vehicle. Often an odor can be isolated to an area or component of the vehicle interior by
careful evaluation. Odor evaluation may need to be performed by multiple persons. Another method of isolating an odor source is to remove and
segregate interior trim and components. Plastic sheeting or drop cloths can be used to confine seats, headliners, etc. to assist in evaluation and diagnoses.
If appropriate the vehicle and interior trim should be evaluated separately to determine if the odor stays with the vehicle or the interior components.
Odors that stay with the vehicle may be isolated to insulating and sound deadening materials (i.e. water leak at the windshield or standing water in the
front foot well area caused mold/mildew to form on the bulkhead or kick panel sound deadening pads. If the interior is removed the floor pan and
primed/painted surfaces should be treated with bleach/soap solution, rinsed with clean water and dried. Interior surfaces should then be treated with GM
Vehicle Care Odor Eliminator product before reinstalling carpet or reassembling.
The GM Vehicle Care Odor Eliminator product is an effective odor elimination product when used properly. It must come into direct contact with the
odor source. It should be used in conjunction with diagnostic procedures to first eliminate the root cause of the odor. Some procedures for use after odor
root cause correction are:
STEP TWO:
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Use the trigger spray head.
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Put a drop of dish soap the size of a quarter in the bottom of a bottle.
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Add 8 oz. of GM Vehicle Care Odor Eliminator (1 cup) to the dish soap and top off the bottle with tap water.
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This formula should be used on hard surfaces (dash, interior plastic molding, and floor pan)
STEP THREE:
The third step to neutralizing the vehicle is a light to medium treatment of all carpeting and upholstered seats with the GM Vehicle Care Odor Eliminator
formula and a wide fan spray setting (at full strength) (i.e.: carpeting on the driver's side requires 4-5 triggers pulls for coverage). The headliner and trunk
should be sprayed next. Lightly brushing the formula into the carpeting and upholstery is a recommended step for deep odor problems. The dash and all
hard surfaces should be sprayed with dish soap/water mixture. Let stand for 1-2 minutes then wipe off the surface.
STEP FOUR: (vehicle ventilation system treatment)
The ventilation system is generally the last step in the treatment of the vehicle.
a.
Spray the GM Vehicle Care Odor Eliminator formula into all dash vents. (1-2 trigger pulls per vent).
b.
Start the vehicle and turn the vehicle fan on high cool (not A/C setting).
c.
Spray the formula (10 trigger pulls) into the outside fresh air intake vent (cowl at base of windshield)
d.
Enter the vehicle after 1 minute and wipe off the excess formula spurting out of the dash vents.
e.
Smell the air coming from the dash vents. If odors are still present, spray another 5 triggers into the cowl, wait another minute and smell the
results. Once you have obtained a fresh, clean smell coming from the vents, turn the system to the A/C re-circulation setting. Roll up the windows,
spray 3-5 pumps into the right lower IP area and let the vehicle run with the fan set on high for 5-7 minutes.
Please follow this diagnosis process thoroughly and complete each step. If the condition exhibited is resolved without completing every step, the
remaining steps do not need to be performed. If these steps do not resolve the condition, please contact GM TAC for further diagnostic assistance.
Additional Suggestions to Increase Customer Satisfaction
Here are some additional ideas to benefit your dealership and to generate greater customer enthusiasm for this product.
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Keep this product on-hand for both the Service Department and the Used Car lot. Add value to your used car trades; treat loaner and demo cars
during service and at final sale to eliminate smoke, pet, and other common odors offensive to customers. Make deodorizing a vehicle part of your
normal vehicle detailing service.
