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Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2007 🢒 Caprice WM 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Controls and Fuel - 3.6L 🢒 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Tank Filler Hose Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in the Preface section.

    Caution: Refer to Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Caution in the Preface section.

  1. Park the vehicle in a well ventilated area, away from any ignition source.

    2. Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.

  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.

    3. Caution: Refer to Vehicle Lifting Caution in the Preface section.

  3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  4. Remove the right rear wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
  5. Remove the right rear wheel house liner. Refer to Rear Inner Wheelhouse Replacement.

    6. Object Number: 2082617 Size: SH
  6. Loosen filler tube retaining clamp (2).
  7. Disconnect the filler tube (1) from the fuel tank.
  8. Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) line (3), by squeezing both sides of the line and pulling it toward the rear of the vehicle.

    9. Object Number: 1949800 Size: SH
  9. Disconnect the rubber seal surround from the fuel filler tube (1).
  10. Disconnect the earth lead (2) from the fuel filler tube (1).

    11. Object Number: 1949801 Size: SH
  11. Remove the filler tube (2) to chassis retaining bolts (1).

    12. Object Number: 2082616 Size: SH

    Important: Hold the LPG fill valve (2) with a suitable tool when disconnecting the LPG fill line (1), to prevent damage to the LPG fill line.

    Important: The LPG fill line should be cracked open to allow it to be emptied of LPG in accordance with the current Australian Standards AS 2746-1985.

  12. Remove the LPG fill line (1) from the LPG fill valve (2).

    13. Object Number: 2082619 Size: SH
  13. Remove the LPG fill line (1) to body retaining clamp (2).

    14. Object Number: 2082618 Size: SH
  14. Remove the LPG fill line (1) to body retaining clamp (2).

    15. Object Number: 2062287 Size: SH

    Important: Hold the LPG tank fitting (1) with a suitable tool when disconnecting the LPG fill line (2), to prevent damage to the LPG fill line.

  15. Remove the LPG fill line (2) from LPG tank fitting (1).

    16. Important: Attach a piece of string to the LPG tank end of the LPG fill line before removing to aid in installation.

  16. Remove the LPG fill line (2) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Important: Attach the piece of string to the LPG tank end of the NEW LPG fill line and pull through.

  1. Position the LPG fill line to the vehicle.

    2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 2062287 Size: SH

    Important: Hold the LPG tank fitting (1) with a suitable tool whilst connecting the LPG fill line (2), to prevent damage to the LPG fill line.

  2. Install the LPG fill line (2) to the LPG tank fitting (1).

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the fitting to xx  N·m (xx  lb  ft).


    Object Number: 2082618 Size: SH
  3. Install the LPG fill line (1) to body retaining clamp (2).

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the fitting to xx  N·m (xx  lb  ft).


    Object Number: 2082619 Size: SH
  4. Install the LPG fill line (1) to body retaining clamp (2).

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the fitting to xx  N·m (xx  lb  ft).


    Object Number: 2082616 Size: SH

    Important: Hold the LPG filler valve (2) whilst connecting the LPG fill line (1) to prevent damage to the LPG fill line (1).

  5. Install the LPG fill line (1) to the LPG fill valve (2).

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the fitting to xx  N·m (xx  lb  ft).


    Object Number: 2082617 Size: SH
  6. Connect the filler tube (1) to the fuel tank.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the filler tube retaining clamp (2) to 5 N·m (31 lb  ft).

  7. Connect the evaporative emission (EVAP) line (3), listen for an audible click to confirm fitting.

    8. Object Number: 1949800 Size: SH
  8. Install rubber seal surround to the filler tube (1).
  9. Connect the earth lead (2) to the filler tube (1).

    10. Object Number: 1949801 Size: SH
  10. Install the filler tube (2) to chassis retaining bolts (1).

    11. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts (1) to 9 N·m (80 lb  ft).


    Object Number: 1963325 Size: SH

    Important: Make sure that both of the filler caps can be removed.

  11. Check the clearance between the LPG fill valve (1) and the petrol filler tube (2).
  12. Install a small amount of LPG to pressurise the LPG fill line and inspect for LPG fuel leaks at the serviced fitting's and the LPG fill valve using the combustible gas detector or an equivalent liquid leak detector.
  13. Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
  14. Install the right rear wheel house liner. Refer to Rear Inner Wheelhouse Replacement.
  15. Install the right rear wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.