Shut-Off Valve, Rollover

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Saab 9-3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: View Of Shut-Off Valve

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Fig 2: Cross Sectional View Of Shut-Off Valve

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The rollover shut-off valve closes only in the event of the car rolling over and thereby prevents fuel leakage.

The valve is connected to the EVAP canister by a pipe. Expanding fumes from the tank are vented through the valve and the EVAP canister.