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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Lift the vehicle. Refer to

    Caution: To avoid any vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death when major components are removed from the vehicle and the vehicle is supported by a hoist, support the vehicle with jack stands at the opposite end from which the components are being removed and strap the vehicle to the hoist.

    in Cautions and Notices .
  2. Remove right front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.

  3. Object Number: 407789  Size: SH
  4. Remove the purge valve electrical connector.

  5. Object Number: 407794  Size: SH
  6. Remove the hoses to the purge valve.

  7. Object Number: 407798  Size: SH
  8. Remove the purge valve nut and the purge valve mounting bracket.
  9. Remove the purge valve from the purge valve mounting bracket.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install purge valve on to the purge valve mounting bracket.

  2. Object Number: 10860  Size: SH

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  3. Install the purge valve mounting bracket and the attaching nut.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the purge valve mounting bracket attaching nut to 8 N·m (53-88 lb in).


    Object Number: 407798  Size: SH
  5. Slide the purge valve bracket on to the mounting stud.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the purge valve mounting nut to 8 N·m (71 lb in).


    Object Number: 407794  Size: SH
  7. Install the hoses to the purge valve.

  8. Object Number: 407789  Size: SH
  9. Install the valve electrical connector.
  10. Reinstall right front wheel and tire assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  11. Lower vehicle.