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Canister Purge Control Valve: Service and Repair

EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CANISTER PURGE VALVE







Removal and Installation

WARNING: 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. Disconnect the battery ground cable from the battery to minimize the possibility of an electrical spark occurring, which can cause a fire or explosion if fuel vapor or liquefied fuel are present in the area. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.

All vehicles
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.

3.0L and 3.5L vehicles

2. NOTE: The lower cowl panel must be removed to access the evaporative emissions (EVAP) canister purge valve.

Remove the lower cowl panel.

All vehicles
3. Disconnect the EVAP canister purge valve electrical connector.
4. Disconnect the 2 EVAP canister vapor tube-to-EVAP canister purge valve quick connect couplings.







5. Depress the tab and remove the EVAP canister purge valve from the bracket.
6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Carry out the evaporative emission system leak test. Testing and Inspection
- Carry out the evaporative emission repair verification drive cycle.