Cleaning Procedures
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 GMC Sonoma and 2003 Chevrolet S10 Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise and support vehicle. Remove EVAP canister.
- Turn off main valve on EVAP Pressure/Purge Diagnostic Station (J-41413).
- Disconnect hose from diagnostic station pressure regulator.
- Using a section of vacuum hose, connect one end onto diagnostic station pressure regulator.
- Connect other end of vacuum hose to canister side of purge pipe.
- Turn on main nitrogen cylinder valve and continue to discharge nitrogen for 15 seconds.
- If nitrogen does not dislodge carbon particles, replace purge pipe.
- Return EVAP pressure/purge diagnostic station to original condition of station.
- Install a new EVAP canister.
- Connect all previously disconnected EVAP pipe connectors.
- Lower vehicle.
- Return to appropriate DTC service procedure.