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Removal Procedure

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IMPORTANT: Clean all evaporative emission (EVAP) connections and surrounding areas prior to disconnecting the lines in order to avoid possible system contamination.
    Fig 1: Quick Connect Fittings
    GM1854683Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Disconnect the fuel tank EVAP pipe quick connect fitting (3) from the EVAP canister. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
  3. Disconnect the chassis EVAP pipe quick connect fitting (2) from the EVAP canister. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
    4. Fig 2: EVAP Vent Solenoid Pipe Quick Connect Fitting, Retainer And Pipe Clip
    GM1855666Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Disconnect the EVAP canister vent solenoid pipe quick connect fitting (3) from the EVAP canister. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
    5. Fig 3: EVAP Canister And Nut
    GM1855669Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the EVAP canister nut (1). (body shown removed, for clarity).
  6. Remove the EVAP canister assembly.
  7. If replacing the EVAP canister perform the following steps, otherwise proceed to step 3 in the installation procedure.
    8. Fig 4: EVAP Canister Bracket
    GM1855746Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the EVAP canister bracket from the canister.
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