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Removal Procedure

    Warning: Refer to Safety Glasses Warning in the Preface section.

    Danger: 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.

  1. Remove the rear frame. Refer to Rear Frame Replacement.

    2. Object Number: 1949797 Size: SH
  2. Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) hoses (1, 3) from the EVAP canister.
  3. Remove the purge canister to chassis retaining bolts (2).

Installation Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1949797 Size: SH
  1. Install the purge canister to chassis retaining bolts (2) and tighten to 6 N·m (53 lb in).
  2. Connect the EVAP hoses (1, 3) from the EVAP canister.
  3. Install the rear frame. Refer to Rear Frame Replacement.