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Removal Procedure

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IMPORTANT: Clean all evaporative emission (EVAP) line connections and surrounding areas prior to disconnecting, in order to avoid possible EVAP system contamination.
    Fig 1: View Of EVAP Canister Vent Solenoid Electrical Connector (2500 Series)
    GM1224403Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the right side, rear bumper step pad. Refer to Step Pad Replacement - Top Rear Bumper in Bumpers.
  2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  3. Disconnect the EVAP canister vent solenoid (CVS) electrical connector (1).
  4. Fig 2: View Of EVAP Canister & Quick Connect Fittings
    GM1372543Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Disconnect the EVAP canister quick connect lines. Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Plastic Collar) .
  6. Remove the EVAP canister bolt.
  7. Lower the vehicle half way.
  8. Fig 3: View Of EVAP Canister Bracket Nuts (2500 Series)
    GM1373032Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Loosen the EVAP canister bracket nuts (1).
  10. Fig 4: Disengaging/Engaging Front Bracket Clip Using Screwdriver
    GM1372958Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Using a flat bladed screwdriver, disengage the front bracket clip.
  12. Fig 5: Disengaging/Engaging Rear Bracket Clip Using Screwdriver
    GM1372960Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Using a flat bladed screwdriver, disengage the rear bracket clip.
  14. Remove the EVAP canister.
  15. Cap the EVAP lines in order to prevent possible EVAP system contamination.