Equinox FWD V6-3.0L (2010)
Multiple Junction Connector: All Technical Service Bulletins
Campaign - Missing Seal/Engine-to-Body Inline Connector
SERVICE UPDATE
Bulletin No.: 09167
Date: July 23, 2009
Subject: 09167 - Service Update for Inventory and Customer Vehicles Missing Seal on Engine-to-Body Inline Connector - Expires with Base Warranty
Models:
2010 Chevrolet Equinox
THIS SERVICE UPDATE INCLUDES VEHICLES IN DEALER INVENTORY AND CUSTOMER VEHICLES THAT RETURN TO THE
DEALERSHIP FOR ANY REASON. IT WILL EXPIRE AT THE END OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLE'S NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY
PERIOD.
Purpose
This bulletin provides a service procedure to install a connector seal to the engine-to-body inline connector on certain 2010 model year Chevrolet
Equinox vehicles. These vehicles are missing a seal on the engine-to-body inline connector.
This service procedure should be completed as soon as possible on involved vehicles currently in dealer inventory and customer vehicles that return to
the dealer for any type of service during the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage period.
Vehicles Involved
A list of involved vehicles currently in dealer inventory is available on the "Service Update Bulletin Information" link under the "Service" tab in GM
GlobalConnect (US), or attached to the Dealer Communication (Canada), used to release this bulletin. Customer vehicles that return for service, for any
reason, and are still covered under the vehicles base warranty, and are within the VIN breakpoints provided below, should be checked for vehicle
eligibility in the appropriate system listed below.
Important:
Dealers are to confirm vehicle eligibility prior to beginning repairs by using the GM Vehicle Inquiry System (GMVIS). Not all vehicles within the above
breakpoints may be involved.
Parts Information
US Only: Connector seals will be shipped from the Warranty Parts Center (WPC) at no charge via UPS 2-Day Delivery - Attention: Parts Manager, to
dealers with involved vehicles beginning Friday, July 24, 2009. All dealers who have involved vehicles should have the seals no later than Wednesday,
July 29, 2009. Seals needed for dealer-trades are to be obtained by calling the WPC, and requesting WPC P/N 479.
Canada Only: Connector seals will be available by calling the WINS Assistance Centre. The seals will be shipped at no charge via Overnight Delivery.
Only dealers with affected vehicles should call for these parts
Service Procedure
1. Unlock the vehicle and open the door.
2. Place the key FOB on the driver seat (avoid inadvertent FOB key press).
3. Release the hood latch.
4. Exit the vehicle and close the door.
5. Open the hood of the vehicle.
