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Removal Procedure

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IMPORTANT: Clean all evaporative emission (EVAP) line connections and surrounding areas prior to disconnecting, in order to avoid possible EVAP system contamination.
    Fig 1: View of EVAP Line & Canister Purge Solenoid
    GM1706143Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Resonator Outlet Duct Replacement .
  2. Disconnect the EVAP line quick connect fitting from the EVAP canister purge solenoid. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
  3. Fig 2: View Of Engine Harness Retainer Nut & Electrical Connectors
    GM1696891Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (2) from the EVAP canister purge solenoid.
  5. Disconnect the chassis EVAP line quick connect fitting from the EVAP canister purge solenoid. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
  6. Fig 3: View Of EVAP Canister Purge Solenoid
    GM1706144Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Disengage the retainer securing the EVAP canister purge solenoid to the fuel rail.
  8. Remove the EVAP canister purge solenoid.