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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2009 🢒 Malibu 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Controls and Fuel - 3.5L 🢒 Evaporative Emission Canister Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1795288 Size: SH
  1. Remove the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement.
  2. Disconnect the fuel tank vent pipe quick connect fitting (1) from the EVAP canister. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service.
  3. Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister pipe quick connect fitting (2) from the EVAP canister vent solenoid valve. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service.

    4. Object Number: 1795283 Size: SH
  4. Remove the EVAP canister purge pipe from the retaining feature (3) built into the fuel tank.
  5. Disconnect the fuel pressure sensor electrical connector from the canister, if equipped.
  6. Reposition the fuel tank fuel pump wiring harness from around the EVAP canister.

    7. Object Number: 1798624 Size: SH
  7. Remove the EVAP canister bolt.
  8. Slide up and remove the EVAP canister.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1798624 Size: SH
  1. Position and install the EVAP canister.

    2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  2. Install the EVAP canister bolt.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt 3.5 N·m (31 lb in).


    Object Number: 1795283 Size: SH
  3. Position the fuel tank fuel pump wiring harness around the EVAP canister.
  4. Connect the fuel pressure sensor electrical connector at the canister, if equipped.
  5. Install the EVAP canister purge pipe to the retaining feature (3) built into the fuel tank.

    6. Object Number: 1795288 Size: SH
  6. Connect the EVAP canister pipe quick connect fitting (2) to the EVAP canister vent solenoid valve. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service.
  7. Connect the EVAP canister vent pipe quick connect fitting (1) to the EVAP canister. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service.
  8. Install the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement.