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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2000 🢒 Regal 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Controls - 3.8L 🢒 Evaporative Emission Canister Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 531026 Size: SH

    Important: It may be necessary to only partially lower the fuel tank to gain access to the EVAP canister.

  1. Carefully lower the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement .
  2. Disconnect the EVAP fresh air hose, purge and vapor pipes from the EVAP canister.

    3. Important: Replace the retaining Strap when replacing the EVAP canister.

  3. Release the canister from the retaining strap.
  4. Remove the canister from the fuel tank.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 531026 Size: SH
  1. position the canister on the fuel tank.
  2. Secure the canister to the fuel tank with a new retaining strap.

    3. 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.

  3. Install the EVAP fresh air hose, purge and vapor pipes to the canister.
  4. Install the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement .