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EVAP Emission Canister: Removal

The EVAP emissions canister is located in a molded cavity on the top of the vehicle fuel tank.

  1. Remove fuel filler pipe and fuel tank from vehicle. Refer to FUEL TANK .
  2. Disconnect the 5/8" 90° fuel tank vapor inlet hose fitting from the canister.
    Fig 1: Fuel Tank Vapor Inlet Hose
    G01068296Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the EVAP canister retainer clip at the upper end of the canister.
  4. Disconnect the 5/16" 90° fuel vapor/canister purge fitting from the canister (use Canister Purge Line Disconnect Tool SA9805E).
  5. Remove the canister from the fuel tank.