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Inspection Procedure

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CAUTION:

Use the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) System Tester (EEST) GE 41413-A in order to provide a clean, dry, low pressure nitrogen gas source. Do not substitute any other pressurized source, gas or otherwise. Damage may result to the EVAP system, test equipment or cause a safety risk.

NOTE:

Do not perform this procedure unless instructed by an EVAP diagnostic.

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Remove the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge solenoid valve. Refer to Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Solenoid Valve Replacement .
  3. Lightly tap the EVAP canister purge valve on a clean hard surface.
  4. Inspect for carbon particles exiting either of the vacuum ports.
    • If no carbon particles are found reinstall the EVAP canister purge valve and continue with the EVAP cleaning procedure.
    • If you were instructed to replace the EVAP canister purge valve, and no carbon particles are found, return to the EVAP diagnostic procedure. Do not perform the EVAP cleaning procedure.
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