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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 1999 🢒 Grand Am 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Controls - 3.4L 🢒 Evaporative Emission Vent Valve Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

    2. Object Number: 297174 Size: SH
  2. Disconnect the electrical connector.

    3. Object Number: 297174 Size: SH
  3. Remove the vent hose from vent valve.
  4. Remove the EVAP vent valve bracket bolt.
  5. Remove the EVAP vent valve from the bracket.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 297174 Size: SH
  1. Reinstall the EVAP vent valve on the bracket.

    2. 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.

  2. Reinstall the bolt .

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 10 N·m(35 lb ft)

  3. Connect the vent hose. Canister vent hose should be routed below the fuel tank fill and vent hoses.

    4. Object Number: 297174 Size: SH
  4. Connect the electrical connector.
  5. Lower the vehicle.