Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Cadillac CTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the exhaust system. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM REPLACEMENT (WITH LY7 AND LLT) or EXHAUST SYSTEM REPLACEMENT (WITH LP1)
- Steps 3-5 apply to Sedan/Wagon only. Proceed to step 6 for Coupe
- Place a jack stand under the rear differential assembly
- Remove the two front differential mounting bolts.
- Lower the differential slightly to provide additional clearance to the Evap canister
- Remove the two EVAP canister retaining nuts and lower the rear of the canister enough to clear the weld studs
- Slide the canister rearward from the body brace to gain access to the canister vent valve
- Clean away any debris that may be present around the EVAP canister vent valve
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the EVAP canister vent valve
- Twist the EVAP canister vent valve counterclockwise
- Pull the EVAP canister vent valve from the EVAP canister