Canister Purge Solenoid: Service and Repair

Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Solenoid Valve Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the air inlet grille panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement (SKY) (Service and Repair)Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement (Solstice) (Service and Repair) .
2. Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge valve electrical connector (1).




3. Disconnect the EVAP canister purge valve tube. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service (Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service) .
4. Disconnect the chassis EVAP vapor line from the EVAP canister purge valve. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service (Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service) .




5. Remove the EVAP canister purge valve bracket bolt.
6. Remove the EVAP canister purge valve with bracket.
7. Remove the EVAP canister purge valve from the bracket.
8. 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 (Fastener Notice) .


3. Install the EVAP canister purge valve bracket bolt.

Tighten the bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).





4. Connect the EVAP canister purge valve tube. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service (Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service) .
5. Connect the chassis EVAP vapor line to the EVAP canister purge valve. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service (Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service) .




6. Connect the EVAP canister purge valve electrical connector (1).
7. Install the air inlet grille panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement (SKY) (Service and Repair)Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement (Solstice) (Service and Repair) .