17NA233

Bulletin No.:
Service Bulletin
Date:
17-NA-233
February, 2020
TECHNICAL
Subject:
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated - DTC P0446 Set
Brand:
Model:
Chevrolet
Cruze
Model Year:
VIN:
from
to
2016
2019
from
Engine:
to
Transmission:
1.4L (LE2)
Involved Region or Country
North America, South America, Israel
Condition
Some customers may comment that the MIL is illuminated.
Some technicians may find DTC P0446 set.
Cause
This condition may be caused by water trapped in the evaporative emission canister
filter pipe.
Replace the evaporative emission canister filter pipe.
Correction
⇒ Refer to the following Service Procedure for installation of the newly
designed filter pipe.
Service Procedure
Warning: Fuel Vapors in Evaporative Emission
Components Warning
Warning: Safety Goggles and Fuel Warning
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and
Jacking the Vehicle in SI.
2. Remove the left rear wheelhouse liner. Refer to
Rear Wheelhouse Liner Replacement in SI.
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3. Using care, separate the evaporative emission
canister filter pipe assembly retainers (2) from the
vehicle and remove the assembly.
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4. Disconnect the evaporative emission canister filter
pipe (2) from the evaporative emission canister (1).
Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting
Service in SI.
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5. Install the new evaporative emission canister filter
pipe (1), attaching the two lower clips to the
existing studs (2).
6. Connect the evaporative emission canister filter
pipe to the evaporative emission canister.
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7. With the evaporative emission canister filter pipe
lower clips connected and the vent assembly in its
relaxed position, make a mark on the panel for a
new stud location for the upper clip.
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9. Add blue Loc-Tite® (3), or equivalent, to the
threads of the stud (1) as shown above.
10. Using care, install the 5 mm retaining rivet (2) into
the wheelhouse panel with a rivet nut
installation tool.
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8. Using a 9/32 inch drill bit, drill a hole at the mark
previously made.
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11. Crimp the Riv-nut until secure.
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14. Install the wheelhouse liner. Refer to Rear
Wheelhouse Liner Replacement in SI.
15. Lower the vehicle.
Parts Information
Use the vehicle identification number (VIN) to
determine the proper part(s) to order.
Causal
Part
Description
Part
Number
VENT, EVAP
EMIS CNSTR
(2016-2017)
42708103
(W/ FEMALE
QUICK
CONN AT
EVAP
CNSTR)
VENT, EVAP
EMIS CNSTR
(2017-2019)
42703257
(W/ MALE
QUICK
CONN AT
EVAP
CNSTR)
N/A
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Evaporative
Emissions
Canister Vent
Pipe Clip Stud
11603338
Evaporative
Emissions
Canister
Retaining Rivet
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12. Install the stud into the nut.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 10 lb in.
Qty
1
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under the base emission warranty
(Coverage Code E), use the following labor operation.
Reference the Applicable Warranties section of
Investigate Vehicle History (IVH) for coverage
information.
Labor
Operation
Description
Labor Time
4086728*
Evaporative Emission
Canister Filter Relocation
0.6 hr
*This is a unique Labor Operation for bulletin use only.
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13. Install the filter pipe clip to the stud.
Version
3
Modified
November 21, 2019 – Added the 2018-2019 Model Years, updated the Correction section
and updated the Service Procedure, Parts Information and Warranty information
sections.
February 11, 2020 – Updated Description for Part Number 42703257 to apply to 2017
Model Year and updated the Warranty coverage statement.
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