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Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
10446639) - 2018 - crc - 10/24/16
Driving and Operating
263
Fuel Filter Replacement
(Diesel)
{
Warning
Diesel fuel is flammable. It could
start a fire if something ignites it,
and people could be burned. Do
not let it get on hot engine parts,
and keep matches or other
ignition sources away.
The fuel filter is on the passenger
side, in front of the rear tire.
1. Drain any water from the filter.
See
“
Removing Water from the
Fuel Filter
”
in
Keep the engine off until the
procedure is completed.
2. Apply the parking brake.
FWD Shown, AWD Similar
3. Remove the filter element cap
by turning it counterclockwise.
4. Remove the filter element and
o-rings. If there is any dirt on
the filter sealing surface, clean
it off.
5. Install the new filter element
and o-rings.
6. Reinstall and tighten the filter
cap to the housing.
7. Use the fuel filter priming
procedure to prime the fuel
filter. See
“
Fuel Priming
”
in
.
8. Start the engine and let it idle
for five minutes. Check the fuel
filter and air bleed valve for
leaks.
9. Reset the fuel filter monitor.
See
.
Filling the Tank
(Gasoline)
{
Warning
Fuel vapors and fuel fires burn
violently and can cause injury or
death.
.
To help avoid injuries to you
and others, read and follow
all the instructions on the
fuel pump island.
.
Turn off the engine when
refueling.
.
Keep sparks, flames, and
smoking materials away
from fuel.
(Continued)