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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1256165  Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge solenoid connector.
  3. Disconnect the vacuum hoses from the EVAP canister purge solenoid.
  4. Remove the EVAP canister purge solenoid bracket bolt from the intake manifold.
  5. Unclip the EVAP canister purge solenoid from the mounting bracket.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1256165  Size: SH
  1. Attach the EVAP canister purge solenoid to the mounting bracket.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the EVAP canister purge solenoid and the mounting bracket to the intake manifold with the bracket bolt.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the EVAP canister purge solenoid bracket bolt to 5 N·m (44 lb in).

  5. Connect the vacuum hoses to the EVAP canister purge solenoid.
  6. Connect the EVAP canister purge solenoid connector.
  7. Connect the negative battery cable.