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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

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


    Object Number: 1804758  Size: SH

    Caution: Do not breathe the air through the EVAP component tubes or hoses. The fuel vapors inside the EVAP components may cause personal injury.

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Remove the engine dress cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover Replacement .
  3. Disconnect the wiring harness connector (1) from the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge valve (2).
  4. Disconnect the two EVAP canister purge valve hoses (3 and 4).

  5. Object Number: 1804760  Size: SH
  6. Slide the EVAP canister purge valve (1) from the purge valve mounting bracket (2).

  7. Object Number: 1804761  Size: SH
  8. If required, perform the function test of the EVAP canister purge valve as follows:
  9. • Attempt to blow air through the EVAP canister purge valve inlet port (1).
    • If air passes through the valve, the valve is faulty and should be replaced.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1804758  Size: SH
  1. Slide the EVAP canister purge valve to the purge valve mounting bracket.
  2. Connect the two EVAP canister purge valve hoses (3 and 4).
  3. Connect the wiring harness connector (1) to the EVAP canister purge valve (2).
  4. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .