Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Chassis Purge Pipe & Engine Purge Pipe

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Disconnect the engine purge pipe (1) from the chassis purge pipe (2).
Cap the engine purge pipe in order to prevent possible contamination.

Fig 2: EVAP Pipe Retainer & Chassis Fuel

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Disconnect the chassis fuel and evaporative emission (EVAP) pipe retainer (1) from the upper front of dash mounting stud (3).

Fig 3: Exhaust Intermediate Pipe

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Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
Remove the exhaust intermediate pipe.

Fig 4: View Of Driveline Tunnel Closeout Panel & Bolts

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Remove the driveline tunnel closeout panel. Refer to Driveline Tunnel Closeout Panel Replacement in Propeller Shaft.

Fig 5: View Of EVAP Canister Vent Valve & Bracket

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Remove the EVAP canister vent valve (2) from the bracket (1).

Fig 6: Rear EVAP Purge Pipe & Chassis Purge Pipe

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Disconnect the rear purge pipe (1) at the chassis purge pipe (3).
Cap the rear purge pipe.

Fig 7: View Of Chassis Pipes & Underbody Retainers

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Remove the chassis purge pipe (4) rear underbody retainer nuts (3).
Remove the chassis purge pipe (4) from the rear underbody retainers (2).
Disconnect the chassis purge pipe (4) from the side underbody retainers (6).
Remove the chassis purge pipe.