Chevrolet Equinox Owners Manual: Doing Your Own Service Work
| Warning It can be dangerous to work on your vehicle if you do not have the proper knowledge, service manual, tools, or parts. Always follow owner's manual procedures and consult the service manual for your vehicle before doing any service work. |
If doing some of your own service work, use the proper service manual. It tells you much more about how to service the vehicle than this manual can. To order the proper service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information.
This vehicle has an airbag system.
Before attempting to do your own service work, see Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle.
Keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work performed. See Maintenance Records.
| Caution Even small amounts of contamination can cause damage to vehicle systems. Do not allow contaminants to contact the fluids, reservoir caps, or dipsticks. |
Vehicle Checks
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Hood
To open the hood:
Pull the hood release lever with
this symbol on it. It is on the
lower left side of the instrument
panel between the door and
the steering wheel.
Go to the fron ...
Other materials:
Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection Engine Lubrication Oil Sump/Pan
Special Tools EN 28410 Gasket RemoverFor equivalent regional tools, refer toSpecial ToolsCleaning ProcedureRemove any old thread sealant, gasket material or sealant using EN 28410 remover.Clean the oil pan and oil pan components in solvent.Clean out debris from the bolt holes.Warning:Refer toSafety ...