Removal Procedure
Important: Partially lowering the fuel tank, may be necessary to gain access to
the EVAP canister.
- Carefully lower the fuel tank. Refer to
Fuel Tank Replacement
.
- Disconnect the EVAP vent hose (6), the purge pipe (8), and the
vapor pipe (7) from the EVAP canister (1).
Important: Replace the retaining strap when replacing the EVAP canister.
- Release the canister (1) from the retaining strap.
- Remove the canister (1) from the fuel tank.
Installation Procedure
- Position the EVAP canister
(1) on the fuel tank.
- Secure the EVAP canister (1) to the fuel tank with a new retaining
strap.
Notice:
• | Do not attempt to straighten kinked nylon pipes. Replace any kinked
nylon pipes in order to prevent damage to the vehicle. |
• | Do not attempt to repair sections of nylon pipes. Replace damaged
nylon pipes. |
• | Replace the vapor pipes with original equipment or parts that
meet GM specifications. |
• | Replace the vapor hoses with original equipment or parts meeting
GM specifications. Use only reinforced fuel-resistant hose identified with
the word Fluoroelastomer or GM 6163M on the hose. |
- Install the
EVAP vent hose (6), the purge pipe (8), and the vapor pipe (7) to the EVAP
canister (1).
- Install the fuel tank. Refer to
Fuel Tank Replacement
.