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Canister Purge Solenoid: Service and Repair



Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Solenoid Valve Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the intake manifold cover.
2. Disconnect the engine harness electrical connector (2) from the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge valve.
3. Remove the engine harness retainer (1) from the EVAP canister purge valve bracket.




4. Disconnect the EVAP canister purge valve tube from the intake manifold.




5. Disconnect the chassis EVAP vapor line from the EVAP canister purge valve.




6. Remove the EVAP canister purge valve bracket bolt.
7. Remove the EVAP canister purge valve with bracket.
8. Remove the EVAP canister purge valve from the bracket.
9. Inspect for carbon release in the EVAP canister purge valve ports. If there is any loose carbon, replace the EVAP canister and any components necessary to remove the carbon particles.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the EVAP canister purge valve to the bracket.
2. Position the EVAP canister purge valve with bracket to the cylinder head.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

3. Install the EVAP canister purge valve bracket bolt.

Tighten the bolt to 18 N.m (13 lb ft).




4. Connect the chassis EVAP vapor line to the EVAP canister purge valve.




5. Connect the chassis EVAP vapor line to the EVAP canister purge valve.




6. Connect the engine harness electrical connector (2) to the EVAP canister purge valve.
7. Install the engine harness retainer (1) to the EVAP canister purge valve bracket.
8. Install the intake manifold cover.