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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: Solenoid Pipe Clip, Canister Pipe Quick Connect Fitting & Canister Vent Solenoid Pipe Quick Connect Fitting
    GM1854542Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Clean all evaporative emission (EVAP) connections and surrounding areas prior to disconnecting the lines in order to avoid possible system contamination.
  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Disconnect the EVAP canister pipe quick connect fitting (2) from the fuel tank EVAP pipe. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
  3. Disconnect the EVAP canister vent solenoid pipe quick connect fitting (3) from the EVAP canister. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
  4. Disconnect the EVAP canister pipe quick connect fitting (4) from the fuel tank EVAP pipe. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
  5. Fig 2: EVAP Canister & Nut
    GM1855652Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the EVAP canister nut. (body shown removed, for clarity).
  7. Remove the EVAP canister assembly.
  8. If replacing the EVAP canister perform the following steps, otherwise proceed to step 4 in the installation procedure.
  9. Fig 3: EVAP Canister & Shield
    GM1855653Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the EVAP canister from the shield.
  11. Disconnect the EVAP canister pipes from the canister. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .