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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.
  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the harness clip from the canister vent solenoid (CVS) line.
  3. Disconnect the CVS electrical connector.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting CVS Electrical Connector
    GM1228110Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. If the vehicle is equipped with a 6 ft box, disconnect the EVAP CVS line from the canister.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting CVS Line & Clips (6 Ft Box - Pickup)
    GM1228107Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the CVS clip from the frame crossmember.
  6. Push in the retainer and remove the CVS from the fuel tank clip.
  7. If the vehicle is equipped with a 8 ft box, disconnect the EVAP CVS line from the canister.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting CVS Line & Clips (8 Ft Box - Pickup)
    GM1228109Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the CVS clip from the frame crossmember.
  9. Push in the retainer and remove the CVS from the fuel tank clip.