PURGE SOLENOID VALVE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[AJ (3.0L Duratec)]

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Warning

•  Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited, resulting in possible personal injury. To prevent this, always keep all flames away when handling fuel system components.

•  The evaporative emission system contains fuel vapor and condensed fuel vapor. Although not present in large quantities, it still presents the danger of explosion or fire, causing possible personal injury. To prevent this, disconnect the negative battery cable before performing work.

1.  Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2.  Disconnect the purge solenoid valve connectors and quick release connectors. (See QUICK RELEASE CONNECTOR (EMISSION SYSTEM) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[AJ (3.0L Duratec)].)

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3.  Disconnect the vacuum tube.

4.  Disconnect the charcoal canister outlet tube.

5.  Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) return tube.

6.  Remove the two purge solenoid valve installation nuts, and then remove the purge solenoid valve.

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7.  Install in the reverse order of removal.