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Leak Detection Valve: Service and Repair




Evaporative Emission Canister Vent Solenoid













Removal and Installation

WARNING: Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

WARNING: Do not carry personal electronic devices such as cell phones, pagers or audio equipment of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

WARNING: Always disconnect the battery ground cable at the battery when working on an evaporative emission (EVAP) system or fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

1. Remove the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister assembly. For additional information, refer to Evaporative Emission Canister Service and Repair.

2. Disconnect the EVAP canister vent solenoid electrical connector, release the pin-type retainer and remove the EVAP canister wire harness.

3. Remove the 3 EVAP canister tray bolts.
- To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).

4. Disconnect the EVAP canister purge tube-to-EVAP canister quick connect coupling.

5. Disconnect the EVAP canister fuel vapor tube-to-EVAP canister quick connect coupling.

6. Remove the EVAP canister from the tray.

7. Depress the locking tab outward, rotate the EVAP canister vent solenoid clockwise and remove it from the EVAP canister.
- Apply clean engine oil to the EVAP canister vent solenoid O-ring seal prior to installation.

8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Carry out the Evaporative Emission System Leak Test. For additional information, refer to Evaporative Emission System Leak Test Testing and Inspection.