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Inspection Procedure

CAUTION:

Use the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) System Tester (EEST) GE 41413-A in order to provide a clean, dry, low pressure nitrogen gas source. Do not substitute any other pressurized source, gas or otherwise. Damage may result to the EVAP system, test equipment or cause a safety risk.

    NOTE:

    Proceed with the following procedure only if referenced by an evaporative emission (EVAP) diagnostic or repair procedure.

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Remove the EVAP canister purge valve. Refer to Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Solenoid Valve Replacement .
  3. Lightly tap the EVAP canister purge valve on a hard surface.
  4. Inspect for carbon particles exiting either of the vacuum ports.
    • If no carbon particles were detected, but a blockage was detected during a diagnostic procedure, install the original EVAP canister purge valve. Continue with the cleaning procedure.
    • If carbon particles are found during the inspection procedure, continue with the cleaning procedure.
    • If a diagnostic procedure directed you to replace the EVAP canister purge valve and no carbon particles were detected, replace the EVAP canister purge valve. Return to the published service procedure.
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