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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. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Vehicle Jacking and Lifting.

2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Battery.

3. Remove the 3 bolts, pin-type retainer and the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) shield.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).

4. NOTE: Clean the EVAP canister vent solenoid electrical connector and the immediate surrounding area of any dirt or foreign material.

Disconnect the EVAP canister vent solenoid electrical connector.

5. Disconnect the 2 fuel vapor tubes from the EVAP canister vent solenoid/dust separator.

6. Depress the tab and remove the EVAP canister vent solenoid/dust separator from the EVAP canister bracket.

7. 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.