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Removal Procedure

IMPORTANT: Clean the tube connections and surrounding areas before disconnecting in order to avoid possible evaporative emission (EVAP) system contamination.
    Fig 1: View Of EVAP Purge Solenoid Vent Tube
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  1. Disconnect the EVAP tube from the EVAP canister purge solenoid.
    • Push the large size white retainer portion in.
    • Push down, while pulling up slightly in order to disengage the tube.
  2. Disconnect the EVAP tube from the chassis EVAP pipe.
    • Push the large size white retainer portion in.
    • Push down, while pulling up slightly in order the disengage the tube.
  3. Remove the EVAP tube.
  4. Cap the EVAP canister purge solenoid and the EVAP chassis pipe in order to prevent possible EVAP system contamination.