Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Fuel and Evaporative Emission Pipe Warning
Warning: In order to reduce the risk of fire and personal injury observe the following items:
- Replace all nylon fuel pipes that are nicked, scratched or damaged during installation, do not attempt to repair the sections of the nylon fuel pipes
- Do not hammer directly on the fuel harness body clips when installing new fuel pipes. Damage to the nylon pipes may result in a fuel leak.
- Always cover nylon vapor pipes with a wet towel before using a torch near them. Also, never expose the vehicle to temperatures higher than 115°C (239°F) for more than one hour, or more than 90°C (194°F) for any extended period.
- Apply a few drops of clean engine oil to the male pipe ends before connecting fuel pipe fittings. This will ensure proper reconnection and prevent a possible fuel leak. (During normal operation, the O-rings located in the female connector will swell and may prevent proper reconnection if not lubricated.)
Fuel Gauge Leak Warning
Warning: Wrap a shop towel around the fuel pressure connection in order to reduce the risk of fire and personal injury. The towel will absorb any fuel leakage that occurs during the connection of the fuel pressure gauge. Place the towel in an approved container when the connection of the fuel pressure gauge is complete.
Fuel Pipe Fitting Warning
Warning: Always apply a few drops of clean engine oil to the male pipe ends before connecting the fuel pipe fittings in order to reduce the risk of fire and personal injury. This will ensure proper reconnection and prevent a possible fuel leak. During normal operation, the O-rings located in the female connector will swell and may prevent proper reconnection if not lubricated.
Fuel Storage Warning
Warning: Do not drain the fuel into an open container. Never store the fuel in an open container due to the possibility of a fire or an explosion.
Fuel Vapors in Evaporative Emission Components Warning
Warning: Do not breathe the air through the EVAP component tubes or hoses. The fuel vapors inside the EVAP components may cause personal injury.
Gasoline/Gasoline Vapors Warning
Warning: Gasoline or gasoline vapors are highly flammable. A fire could occur if an ignition source is present. Never drain or store gasoline or diesel fuel in an open container, due to the possibility of fire or explosion. Have a dry chemical (Class B) fire extinguisher nearby.
Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning
Warning: When working with any type of glass or sheet metal with exposed or rough edges, wear approved safety glasses and gloves in order to reduce the chance of personal injury.
Battery Disconnect Warning
Warning: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch
must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be
OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the ...
Halogen Bulb Warning
Warning: Halogen bulbs contain gas under pressure. Handling a bulb
improperly could cause it to shatter into flying glass fragments. To
help avoid personal injury:
Turn off the lamp switch and ...
Other materials:
Driver or Passenger Seat Replacement
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to SIR Warning in the Preface section.
Warning: When carrying a live inflator module, make sure the bag
opening is pointed away from you. This minimizes the chance of
injury in the case of an accidental deployment. Never carry the inflator module
by the wi ...
Fuel Additives
To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States are now required to
contain additives that help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming,
allowing the emission control system to work properly. In most cases, nothing should
have to be added to the fuel.
However, some gas ...
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants,
they are more likely to be seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts.
A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should
be worn as low as possible, below the rounding, throughout ...
