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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1578477  Size: SH
  1. Remove the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement.
  2. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector from the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge valve.

  3. Object Number: 1571757  Size: SH
  4. Disconnect the EVAP canister purge valve tube. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service.
  5. Disconnect the chassis EVAP vapor line from the EVAP canister purge valve. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service.

  6. Object Number: 1578478  Size: SH
  7. Remove the EVAP canister purge valve bracket bolt.
  8. Remove the EVAP canister purge valve with bracket.
  9. Remove the EVAP canister purge valve from the bracket.
  10. Inspect for carbon release in the EVAP canister purge valve ports. If there is any loose carbon, replace the EVAP canister and any components necessary to remove the carbon particles.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1578478  Size: SH
  1. Install the EVAP canister purge valve to the bracket.
  2. Position the EVAP canister purge valve with bracket to the cylinder head.
  3. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  4. Install the EVAP canister purge valve bracket bolt.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1571757  Size: SH
  6. Connect the EVAP canister purge valve tube. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service.
  7. Connect the chassis EVAP vapor line to the EVAP canister purge valve. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service.

  8. Object Number: 1578477  Size: SH
  9. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector to the EVAP canister purge valve.
  10. Install the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement.