GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1652166  Size: SH
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  2. Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister harness electrical connector (2) from the EVAP vent solenoid valve.
  3. Clean away any debris that may be present around the EVAP canister vent solenoid valve.

  4. Object Number: 1652165  Size: SH
  5. Remove the EVAP canister bolt.
  6. Lower the EVAP canister.

  7. Object Number: 1742796  Size: SH
  8. Rotate the EVAP canister vent solenoid valve counterclockwise in order to release it from the locked position.

  9. Object Number: 1742802  Size: SH
  10. Remove the EVAP canister vent solenoid valve from the canister.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1742802  Size: SH
  1. Install the EVAP canister vent solenoid valve into the EVAP canister, with the valve aligned to the released position.

  2. Object Number: 1742796  Size: SH
  3. Rotate EVAP canister vent solenoid valve clockwise in order to secure it into the locked position.
  4. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1652165  Size: SH
  5. Install the EVAP canister and bolt and tighten the bolt to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  6. Object Number: 1652166  Size: SH
  7. Connect the EVAP canister harness electrical connector (2) to the vent solenoid valve.
  8. Lower the vehicle.