GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 856670  Size: SH
  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister vent pipe (3) from the canister.
  3. Remove the vent pipe clip from the canister bracket.

  4. Object Number: 856658  Size: SH
  5. Remove the EVAP pipe clip from the canister bracket.

  6. Object Number: 856667  Size: SH
  7. Disconnect the EVAP canister pipe from the canister.
  8. Disconnect the EVAP canister pipe from the EVAP/fuel pipe assembly.

  9. Object Number: 856665  Size: SH
  10. Facing toward the front of the vehicle, slide the EVAP canister to the left.
  11. Lift up and remove the EVAP canister.
  12. Cap the EVAP pipes in order to prevent possible EVAP system contamination.
  13. If necessary, remove the small EVAP pipe from the canister.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 856665  Size: SH
  1. If necessary, install the small EVAP pipe to the canister.
  2. Remove the caps from the EVAP pipes.
  3. Place the EVAP canister into the large frame holes.
  4. Facing toward the front of the vehicle, slide the EVAP canister to the right.

  5. Object Number: 856667  Size: SH
  6. Connect the EVAP canister pipe to the EVAP/fuel pipe assembly.
  7. Connect the EVAP canister pipe to the canister.

  8. Object Number: 856658  Size: SH
  9. Install the EVAP pipe clip to the canister bracket.

  10. Object Number: 856670  Size: SH
  11. Install the vent pipe clip to the canister bracket.
  12. Connect the EVAP canister vent pipe (3) to the canister.
  13. Lower the vehicle.