Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Pontiac Torrent and 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: The EVAP emissions canister is located under the center of the vehicle. It has 3 EVAP line connections:

The EVAP fresh air
The EVAP vent
The EVAP purge

Fig 1: View Of EVAP Canister, Hose/Pipes & EVAP Vent Solenoid Electrical Connector

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Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

CAUTION: Clean all fuel pipe connections and surrounding areas before disconnecting the fuel pipes to avoid contamination of the fuel system.

Disconnect the EVAP canister fresh air hose/pipe from the fuel tank fresh air hose/pipe (2).
Disconnect the fuel tank vent pipe (3) from the EVAP canister.

Fig 2: View Of Chassis Fuel Supply Line, EVAP Canister Purge Hose/Pipe & EVAP Canister-To-Underbody Nuts

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Disconnect the chassis EVAP pipe (1) from the EVAP canister.
Remove the EVAP canister-to-underbody nuts (3).
Lower the EVAP canister (4).

Fig 3: View Of EVAP Canister, Hose/Pipes & EVAP Vent Solenoid Electrical Connector

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Disconnect the EVAP vent solenoid electrical connector (1).
Remove the EVAP canister (4) from the vehicle.