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Removal & Installation

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  1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Raise and support vehicle. Disconnect EVAP canister tube and EVAP canister purge outlet tube from EVAP tubes. See Fig 1. Disconnect canister vent solenoid electrical connector. Remove nuts and EVAP canister housing assembly from vehicle. See Fig 2. Disconnect canister vent solenoid hose and separate canister vent solenoid from EVAP canister.
  2. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Ensure EVAP system does not leak. Perform after repair procedure. See AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE .
Fig 1: Identifying EVAP Canister Tube & Canister Purge Outlet Tube
G00152643Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig 2: Accessing EVAP Canister Vent Solenoid
G00152644Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.