Pump-Natural Vac Leak Detection: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying NVLD / EVAP Canister

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The NVLD pump (2) is attached to the EVAP canister (3). This assembly is located in the left-rear quarter-panel behind the left-rear tire.

Raise and support vehicle.
Remove left-rear tire.
To access EVAP canister or NVLD pump, remove plastic splash shield at rear of left-rear tire.
Disconnect electrical connector (4) at pump.
Carefully remove vapor/vacuum hoses at pump.

Fig 2: NVLD Pump O-ring Removal & Installation
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Pry outward on tab (3) and rotate pump clock-wise about 70 degrees for removal.

Fig 3: NVLD Pump O-ring Removal & Installation
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Remove NVLD pump o-ring (2) from EVAP canister (1).