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Canister Purge Solenoid: Service and Repair



Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Solenoid Valve Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Disconnect the chassis evaporative emission (EVAP) line quick connect fitting (2) from the purge solenoid. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service (Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service) .




2. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) from the EVAP canister purge solenoid.




3. Remove the EVAP canister purge solenoid bolt (6).
4. Remove the EVAP canister purge solenoid (5).
5. Remove the EVAP canister purge solenoid O-ring seal (4), if necessary.
6. Inspect for carbon release in the EVAP canister purge solenoid 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 solenoid O-ring seal (4) to the solenoid, if necessary.
2. Lubricate the O-ring seal with clean engine oil.
3. Install the EVAP canister purge solenoid to the intake manifold.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice) .

4. Install the EVAP canister purge solenoid bolt.

Tighten the bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).





5. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) to the EVAP canister purge solenoid.




6. Connect the chassis EVAP line quick connect fitting (2) to the purge solenoid. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service (Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service) .