OEM 2006 Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Filler Hose

2006 Chevrolet Equinox Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the fuel filler hose on 2006 Chevrolet Equinox?

  A: Starting the replacement of the fuel filler tube demands a Fuel Tank level below 1/4 but drainage might be needed. You should purchase replacement hose clamps because new fuel filler tube hoses do not include them. Work on the area should exclude exposure to tobacco products and flames and the negative cable of the battery must be disconnected prior to beginning any work. Begin by taking off the fuel filler cap and elevating the car before removing both the right rear wheel and tire together with the right rear wheelhouse inner liner. The maintenance technician must disconnect three components connected to the Fuel Tank - fuel filler tube and fuel filler vent tube and fresh air hose. The installation process begins by extracting the two bracket bolts from the fuel filler tube bracket and moving the fuel filler tube away from the vehicle after which the closeout grommet installation takes place and the fresh air hose gets detached from the fuel filler tube. To install the parts you must join the fresh air hose to the fuel filler tube followed by inserting the closeout grommet and placing the fuel filler tube into its proper position. The installation process requires securing the fuel filler tube by tightening its two bracket bolts at 12 n.m (106 lb in). Place the filler tube-to-fuel tank connecting hose while securing the hose clamp at 5 n.m (44 lb in force) with the hose touching the tank body and clamp no farther than 13 mm (1/2 in) from the hose terminal. Reinstall the wheelhouse liner while you connect the fuel filler ventilator tube and fresh air hose before you lower the vehicle and put on the wheel with tire and secure the fuel filler cap. Verify the fuel system vapor handling areas of the evap emission system using the scan tool for the service bay diagnostic test.