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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2007 🢒 ION 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Controls and Fuel - 2.2L (L61) 🢒 Evaporative Emission Canister Filter Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1652166 Size: SH
  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister harness electrical connector (1) from the EVAP canister pressure sensor.
  3. Disconnect the EVAP canister harness electrical connector (2) from the EVAP canister vent solenoid valve.

    4. Object Number: 1651435 Size: SH
  4. Disconnect the fuel fill vent pipe quick connect fitting (2) from the EVAP canister. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
  5. Disconnect the fuel tank EVAP line quick connect fittings (1, 3) from the EVAP canister. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .

    6. Object Number: 1652165 Size: SH
  6. Remove the EVAP canister bolt.
  7. Slide the EVAP canister assembly toward the driver side of the vehicle in order to remove.

    8. Notice: The EVAP canister may have released carbon particles which caused this part to fail and may cause damage to other components. Check the EVAP canister for loose carbon before returning the vehicle to service.

  8. If reusing the EVAP canister, inspect the canister for loose carbon particles.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1652165 Size: SH
  1. Insert the retaining tab on the EVAP canister into the slotted bracket on the vehicle underbody.

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

  2. Install the EVAP canister bolt.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 1651435 Size: SH
  3. Connect the fuel tank EVAP line quick connect fittings (1, 3) to the EVAP canister. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
  4. Connect the fuel fill vent pipe quick connect fitting (2) to the EVAP canister. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .

    5. Object Number: 1652166 Size: SH
  5. Connect the EVAP canister harness electrical connector (1) to the EVAP canister pressure sensor.
  6. Connect the EVAP canister harness electrical connector (2) to the EVAP canister vent solenoid valve.
  7. Lower the vehicle.