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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1999 🢒 Malibu 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Controls - 3.1L 🢒 Fill Limiter Vent Valve Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 183099 Size: SH
  1. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief .
  2. Drain the fuel tank (1). Refer to Fuel Tank Draining .

    3. Notice: Refer to Vehicle Lifting Caution in the Preface section.

  3. Raise the vehicle.
  4. Remove the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement .
  5. Remove the fuel vapor pipe quick connect from the fuel sender assembly. Refer to Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
  6. Remove the fuel pipes from the fuel pipe clamp (3).
  7. Turn the Fill Limiter Vent Valve (FLVV) assembly (2) clockwise using special tool J 42872.
  8. Remove the Fill Limiter Vent Valve (FLVV) assembly from the fuel tank (1).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 183099 Size: SH

    Important: The Fill Limiter Vent Valve (FLVV) O-ring must be replaced if the Fill Limiter Vent Valve (FLVV) assembly is to be reused.

  1. Reinstall the Fill Limiter Vent Valve (FLVV) assembly (2) to the fuel tank (1).
  2. Turn the Fill Limiter Vent Valve (FLVV) counter-clockwise using special tool J 42872.
  3. Reinstall the fuel pipes in the fuel pipe clamp (3).
  4. Reinstall the fuel vapor pipe quick connect to the fuel sender assembly . Refer to Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
  5. Install the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement .
  6. Lower the vehicle.
  7. Add fuel and reinstall the fuel fill cap.
  8. Reinstall fuel filler cap.
  9. Reconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Replacement in engine electrical.
  10. Inspect for fuel leaks .
    11. 10.1. Turn the ignition switch for 2 seconds.
    10.2. Turn the ignition switch OFF for 10 seconds.
    10.3. Turn the ignition switch ON.
    10.4. Check for fuel leaks.