Chevrolet Equinox Service Manual: Fuel and Evaporative Emission Pipe Warning Emissions Evap

Chevrolet Equinox Service Manual / Powertrain / Engine / Fuel and Evaporative Emission Pipe Warning Emissions Evap

Warning:In order to reduce the risk of fire and personal injuryobserve the following items:

Replace all nylon fuel pipes that are nicked, scratched ordamaged during installation, do not attempt to repair the sectionsof the nylon fuel pipesDo not hammer directly on the fuel harness body clips wheninstalling new fuel pipes. Damage to the nylon pipes may result ina fuel leak.Always cover nylon vapor pipes with a wet towel before usinga torch near them. Also, never expose the vehicle to temperatureshigher than 115°C (239°F) for more than one hour,or more than 90°C (194°F) for any extendedperiod.Apply a few drops of clean engine oil to the male pipe endsbefore connecting fuel pipe fittings. This will ensure properreconnection and prevent a possible fuel leak. (During normaloperation, the O-rings located in the female connector will swelland may prevent proper reconnection if not lubricated.)

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