Removal

REMOVAL

WARNING: Do not smoke or use open flames/sparks when servicing the fuel system. Wear protective clothing and eye protection. Make sure the area in which the vehicle is being serviced is in a well ventilated area and free of flames/sparks. Failure to comply may result in serious or fatal injury.





The Evaporative System Integrity Monitor (ESIM) (3) is very similar to the NVLD. However, the design of the ESIM has been simplified and unlike the NVLD the ESIM does not require a solenoid. The ESIM mounts directly to the EVAP vapor canister, eliminating the need for a mounting bracket. The EVAP vapor canister is located in the left rear quarter panel behind the left rear wheelhouse splash shield.

1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable (2).





2. Remove the fuel tank filler cap.
3. Raise and support vehicle.
4. Remove left rear wheel and tire.
5. Remove the left rear wheelhouse splash shield Splash Shield - Removal.






NOTE: When removing the fresh air hose, remove the hose at the fresh air filter first, this will eliminate the risk of breaking the nipple from the ESIM during removal.

6. Carefully remove the ESIM fresh air hose (1) at the fresh air filter.
7. Disconnect the electrical connector (2) at the ESIM.
8. Rotate the ESIM (3) counter-clockwise about 70 degrees and remove.
9. Disconnect the vapor purge line (4) quick-connect fitting from the EVAP canister.
10. Disconnect the fuel tank vapor line (5) quick-connect fitting from the EVAP canister.





The vapor canister is mounted to a V-Slot bracket and does not require any fasteners.

11. Depress the retaining tab (1) at the back side of the vapor canister and with a lifting motion remove the vapor canister from the V-Slot (2) mounting bracket.