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Canister Vent Valve: Service and Repair




Evaporative Emission Canister Vent Solenoid Valve Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
2. Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister vent solenoid valve electrical connector (2).
3. Clean any dirt or debris that may be present around the EVAP canister vent valve.




4. Disconnect the fresh air tube quick connect fitting (3) from the EVAP vent solenoid valve. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service (Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service).




5. Disengage the retainer attaching the EVAP vent solenoid valve to the canister.
6. Remove the vent solenoid valve from the EVAP canister.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the vent solenoid valve to the EVAP canister.
2. Ensure that the retainer attaching the EVAP vent solenoid valve to the canister is engaged.




3. Connect the fresh air tube quick connect fitting (3) to the EVAP vent solenoid valve. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service (Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service).




4. Connect the EVAP canister vent solenoid valve electrical connector (2).
5. Lower the vehicle.