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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2008 🢒 Equinox 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Controls and Fuel - 3.4L 🢒 Filler Tube Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Do not allow smoking or the use of open flames in the area where work on the fuel or EVAP system is taking place. Anytime work is being done on the fuel system, disconnect the negative battery cable, except for those tests where battery voltage is required.

    Important: Replacement fuel filler tube hoses do not come equipped with hose clamps. Obtain replacement hose clamps prior to beginning this service procedure.

  1. Ensure that the fuel level in the tank is less than 1/4 full. If necessary, drain the fuel tank to at least this level. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining .
  2. Remove the fuel filler cap.
  3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  4. Remove the right rear wheel and tire. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  5. Remove the right rear wheelhouse inner liner. Refer to Rear Wheelhouse Panel Liner Replacement .

    6. Object Number: 1347586 Size: SH
  6. Loosen the fuel filler tube hose clamp.
  7. Disconnect the fuel filler tube, the fuel filler vent tube, and the fresh air hose from the fuel tank.

    8. Object Number: 1418669 Size: SH
  8. Remove the fuel filler tube bracket bolts (2).

    9. Object Number: 1418670 Size: SH
  9. Remove the fuel filler tube (1) from the vehicle.

    10. Object Number: 1418672 Size: SH
  10. Remove the closeout grommet.

    11. Object Number: 1418671 Size: SH
  11. Separate the fresh air hose from the fuel filler tube.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1418671 Size: SH
  1. Attach the fresh air hose to the fuel filler tube.

    2. Object Number: 1418672 Size: SH
  2. Install the closeout grommet.

    3. Object Number: 1418670 Size: SH
  3. Position the fuel filler tube (1) to the vehicle.

    4. Object Number: 1418669 Size: SH
  4. Position the fuel filler tube to the closeout grommet (1).

    5. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  5. Install the fuel filler tube bracket bolts (2).

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 9 N·m (80 lb in).


    Object Number: 1347586 Size: SH

    Important: Ensure that the fuel filler tube connecting hose is installed until it touches the fuel tank body. The hose clamp should be located within 13 mm (1/2 in) of the end of the connecting hose.

  6. Position the filler tube-to-fuel tank connecting hose and hose clamp.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the clamp to 5 N·m (44 lb in).

  7. Connect the fuel filler vent tube and fresh air hose.
  8. Install the inner wheelhouse liner. Refer to Rear Wheelhouse Panel Liner Replacement .
  9. Install the wheel and tire. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  10. Lower the vehicle from the hoist.
  11. Install the fuel filler cap.
  12. Perform the Service Bay Diagnostic Test for the EVAP emission system using the scan tool. This test will verify the integrity of the vapor handling areas of the fuel system.