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Canister Purge Solenoid: Service and Repair




Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Solenoid Valve Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Raise and support the vehicle only high enough to access the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge solenoid valve through the wheelhouse. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the left wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement (Service and Repair).
3. Disconnect the EVAP purge solenoid line quick connect (4) from the purge solenoid valve. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service (Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service).




4. Disconnect the EVAP purge line (1) from the purge solenoid valve. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service (Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service).




5. Disconnect the EVAP canister purge solenoid valve electrical connector.




6. Remove the bolt securing the EVAP canister purge solenoid valve to the engine.
7. Remove the EVAP canister purge solenoid valve from the engine.

Installation Procedure




1. Position the EVAP canister purge solenoid valve to the engine.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the bolt securing the EVAP canister purge solenoid valve to the engine and tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb in).




3. Connect the EVAP canister purge solenoid valve electrical connector.




4. Connect the EVAP purge line (1) to the purge solenoid valve. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service (Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service).




5. Connect the EVAP purge solenoid line quick connect (4) to the purge solenoid valve. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service (Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service).
6. Install the left wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement (Service and Repair).
7. Lower the vehicle.

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