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Removal Procedure

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  1. Loosen the fuel filler cap in order to relieve the system pressure.
  2. Fig 1: View Of Engine Vent Adapter & EVAP Canister Purge Valve Vacuum Hose
    GM827792Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge valve vacuum hose (1) from the engine vent adapter (2).
  4. Fig 2: Locating Coil Pack Electrical Connector
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  5. Disconnect the electrical connector (2) from the coil pack (1).
  6. Disconnect the EVAP quick connect fitting. Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Plastic Collar) .
  7. Fig 3: View Of Heated Oxygen Sensor Connector
    GM785788Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the heated oxygen sensor connector (1) from the bracket (3).
  9. Fig 4: Identifying EVAP Canister Purge Valve Electrical Connector
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  10. Disconnect the electrical connector (1) from the EVAP canister purge valve.
  11. Fig 5: Identifying Heated Oxygen Sensor Connector & EVAP Canister Purge Valve Brackets
    GM821095Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the bolt (6) securing the following to the crankcase vent housing (4):
    • The heated oxygen sensor connector bracket (5)
    • The EVAP canister purge valve bracket (1)
  13. IMPORTANT: Note the vacuum source hose routing.
  14. Remove the EVAP canister purge valve assembly from the engine.