Chevrolet Equinox Service Manual: Fuel System Cleaning Engine Control
Note:When flushing the fuel tank, treat the fuel and water mixtureas a hazardous material. Handle the material in accordance with alllocal, state and federal laws and regulations.
Note:Whenever the fuel tank is cleaned, inspect the fuel pump fuelstrainer. If the fuel pump fuel strainer is contaminated, replacethe fuel pump fuel strainer and inspect the fuel pump.
Note:Always maintain cleanliness when servicing fuel systemcomponents.
Remove the fuel tank fuel pump modules. Refer toFuel Tank Fuel Pump Module Replacement, andFuel Tank Fuel Pump Module Replacement - Secondary.Inspect the fuel pump inlet for dirt and debris. If dirt anddebris are found, replace the fuel pump.Flush fuel tank with hot water.Pour the water out of the fuel sender assembly opening in thefuel tank. Rock the fuel tank in order to ensure that the removalof the water from the fuel tank is complete.Allow tank to dry completely before reassembly.Install the fuel tank fuel pump module. Refer toFuel Tank Fuel Pump Module Replacement.
Throttle Body Inspection and Cleaning Engine Control Air Metering/Acceleration Throttle
Note:Over extended time and mileage, deposits may accumulate on the back of the throttlevalve plate. Typically these deposits pose no problem. Occasionally the deposit mayaccumulate to a point where p ...
Spark Plug Replacement Engine Control
Removal ProcedureCaution:This engine has aluminum cylinder heads. Do not remove thespark plugs from a hot engine, allow it to cool first. Removing thespark plugs from a hot engine may cause spark plug ...
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Antilock Brake System (ABS)
This vehicle has an Antilock Brake
System (ABS), an advanced
electronic braking system that helps
prevent a braking skid.
When the vehicle begins to drive
away, ABS checks itself.
A momentary motor or clicking noise
may be heard while this test is going
on, and it may even be noticed tha ...
