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Removal Procedure

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IMPORTANT: Clean the evaporative emission (EVAP) connections and surrounding areas prior to disconnecting the fittings in order to avoid possible system contamination.
    Fig 1: EVAP Canister Vent Solenoid Clip And EVAP Canister Vent Solenoid Pipe Clip
    GM1855664Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove EVAP canister vent solenoid clip (1) from the chassis EVAP line.
  3. Remove the EVAP canister vent solenoid pipe from the clip (2) on the chassis EVAP line.
  4. Remove the EVAP canister vent solenoid pipe from the clips (3) on the brake pipes.
  5. Disconnect the chassis wiring harness electrical connector from the EVAP canister vent solenoid.
  6. Fig 2: EVAP Vent Solenoid Pipe Quick Connect Fitting, Retainer And Pipe Clip
    GM1855666Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Disconnect the EVAP vent solenoid pipe quick connect fitting (3) from the EVAP canister. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
  8. Disengaging the retainer (1) securing the EVAP canister vent solenoid.
  9. Slide the EVAP canister vent solenoid off the bracket towards the front of the vehicle.
  10. Fig 3: EVAP Canister Vent Solenoid
    GM1855667Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the EVAP canister vent solenoid from the vehicle.