Purge Control Solenoid Valve: Removal

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Remove the collector cover.
NOTE:
Follow the steps below when removing the collector cover.
1. Pull up the two points at the rear (A).
2. Pull up the two points at the front (B) while moving them forward.
Fig 1: Removing Purge Control Solenoid Valve Collector Cover
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Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
Loosen the clamp (A) which connects the air intake boot assembly.
Loosen the bolt (B) which secures the air intake boot assembly to the collector cover bracket.

Fig 2: Identifying Air Intake Boot Assembly Connecting Clamp
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Remove the air intake boot assembly, and move it to the left side wheel apron.

Fig 3: Identifying Air Intake Boot Assembly
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Disconnect the connector and hoses of purge control solenoid valve, and then remove the purge control solenoid valve.

Fig 4: Locating Purge Control Solenoid Valve Connector
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