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Canister Purge Control Valve: Service and Repair




Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Valve









Removal and Installation

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.

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.

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. Disconnect the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister purge valve electrical connector.

4. Disconnect the 2 vapor tube quick connect couplings from the EVAP canister purge valve. For additional information, refer to Fuel Delivery and Air Induction.

5. Detach the EVAP canister purge valve from the bracket and remove.

6. 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.