Removal Procedure
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IMPORTANT:
Clean the evaporative emission (EVAP) line connections and surrounding areas prior to disconnecting the fittings in order to avoid possible system contamination.
- Remove the engine sight shield. Refer to Engine Sight Shield Replacement (4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L Engines) or Engine Sight Shield Replacement (6.0L Engine w/RPOs Y91 and Z88) in Engine Mechanical - 4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L.
- Disconnect the EVAP tube from the EVAP canister purge solenoid (1).
- Push the large side white retainer portion in.
- Push down, while pulling up slightly in order to disengage the tube.
- Disconnect the EVAP tube from the chassis EVAP pipe (2).
- Push the large side white retainer portion in.
- Push down, while pulling up slightly in order to disengage the tube.
- Remove the EVAP tube.
- Cap the EVAP canister purge solenoid and EVAP chassis pipe in order to prevent possible EVAP system contamination.