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Canister Purge Control Valve: Service and Repair




Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Valve









Removal and Installation

WARNING: Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

WARNING: Do not carry personal electronic devices such as cell phones, pagers or audio equipment of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

WARNING: Always disconnect the battery ground cable at the battery when working on an evaporative emission (EVAP) system or fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Battery, Mounting and Cables Battery Disconnect.

2. Disconnect the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister purge valve electrical connector.

3. Disconnect the 2 fuel vapor tube-to-EVAP canister purge valve quick connect couplings. For additional information, refer to Fuel System - General Information Service and Repair.

4. Remove the EVAP canister purge valve.
- Depress the lock tab on the EVAP canister purge valve and release it from the bracket.

5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Carry out the Evaporative Emission System Leak Test. For additional information, refer to Evaporative Emission System Leak Test Testing and Inspection.