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EVAP Canister
Removal Procedure
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the two hoses from the EVAP canister.
3. Disconnect the fuel vapor connector and the purge
hose from the EVAP canister vent solenoid.
4. Remove the two retaining bolts the EVAP canister to
the mounting bracket on the cross member.
5. Remove the retaining bolt on the mounting bracket
the slide the canister out of mounting bracket.
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Inspection Procedure
1. Inspect the hoses for cracks and leaks.
2. Inspect the canister for a damaged case.
Installation Procedure
1. Slide the canister into mounting bracket and install
the mounting bracket bolt.
2. Install the retaining bolts the EVAP canister to the
mounting bracket on the cross member.
3. Connect the fuel vapor connector to the EVAP
canister vent solenoid.4. Connect the two hoses to the EVAP canister.
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5. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
EVAP Canister Vent Solenoid
Removal Procedure
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the connector and hose.
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3. Slide the out of EVAP canister vent solenoid from
mounting bracket.
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Inspection Procedure
1. Check for cracks or leaks.
2. Energize the solenoid and try to blow through it. The
solenoid should not allow passage of air when
energized. (J 35616 Connector Test Kit can be used
to easily attach jumper wires from the battery to the
solenoid).
Installation Procedure
1. Slide the into EVAP canister vent solenoid into the
mounting bracket.
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2. Connect the connector and hose.
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3. Connect the negative battery cable.
Fuel Tank Pressure
(Vapor Pressure) Sensor
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the fuel pump assembly. Refer to Fuel Tank
In Fuel Pump
.
2. Carefully pry the fuel tank pressure sensor out of the
top of the fuel pump assembly.
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Inspection Procedure
1. Inspect the vapor pressure sensor for cracks in the
housing and corrosion on the electrical terminals.
2. Inspect the rubber grommet for tears and signs of rot.
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Installation Procedure
1. Install the rubber grommet on the fuel pump
assembly.
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2. Install the fuel tank vapor pressure sensor on the fuel
pump assembly.
Insert the sensor nipple firmly into the grommet.
Keep twisting and pushing the sensor until the wide
portion of the nipple shows on the other side of the
grommet.
3. Install the fuel pump assembly on the fuel tank. Refer
to
Fuel Tank In Fuel Pump..
EVAP Canister Purge Solenoid
(Purge Duty Solenoid Valve)
Removal Procedure
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the EVAP
canister purge solenoid.3. Disconnect the vacuum hoses from the EVAP
canister purge solenoid.
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4. Remove the EVAP canister purge solenoid retaining
bolt from the common chamber.
5. Remove the EVAP canister purge solenoid.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the EVAP canister purge solenoid on the upper
intake manifold.
2. Install the EVAP canister purge solenoid retaining
bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 20 N´m (16 lb ft.).
3. Connect the vacuum hoses to the EVAP canister
purge solenoid.
4. Connect the electrical connector to the EVAP canister
purge solenoid.
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Fuel Tank Vent Valve
(Vent Solenoid Valve)
Removal and Installation Procedure
Refer to Fuel Pump section.
Linear Exhaust Gas
Recirculation (EGR) Valve
Removal Procedure
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector at the EGR valve.
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3. Remove the bolts from the common chamber.
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4. Remove the EGR valve from the common chamber
manifold.
5. Remove the gasket from the common chamber
manifold.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the gasket on the common chamber.
2. Install the EGR valve on the common chamber.
3. Secure the EGR valve and the gasket with the bolts.
Torque: 25 N´m (18 Ib ft)
NOTE: It is possible to install the EGR valve rotated 180
from the correct position. Make sure that the base of the
valve is placed so that it aligns with the mounting flange.
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4. Connect the electrical connector at the EGR valve.
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5. Connect the negative battery cable.
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Positive Crankcase Ventilation
(PCV) Valve
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the vacuum hose at the PCV valve.
Slide the clamp back to release the hose.
2. Pull the PCV valve from the rubber grommet in the
right valve cover.
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Inspection Procedure
Before inspecting the PCV valve, make sure that the
hoses are connected properly and are in good condition.
Also check that the oil pan and rocker cover gaskets are
sealing properly.
PCV Valve
1. Run the engine at normal operating temperature.
2. Disconnect the valve from the rocker cover.
RESULT: A hissing noise should be heard from the
valve. If no noise is heard, the PCV valve or hose is
plugged.
3. Remove the PCV valve from the engine.
a. Blow air into the rocker cover side of the valve.
RESULT: Air should pass freely.
b. Blow air into the air cleaner side of the valve.
RESULT: Air should not pass through the valve.
4. Re-install the PCV valve and remove the oil filler cap.
RESULT: A small vacuum should be felt at the oil filler
hole.
Installation Procedure
1. Push the PCV valve into the rubber grommet in the
left valve cover.2. Install the vacuum hose on the PCV valve and secure
the vacuum hose with the clamp.
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Wiring and Connectors
Wiring Harness Service
The control module harness electrically connects the
control module to the various solenoids, switches and
sensors in the vehicle engine compartment and
passenger compartment.
Replace wire harnesses with the proper part number
replacement.
Because of the low amperage and voltage levels utilized
in powertrain control systems, it is essential that all wiring
in environmentally exposed areas be repaired with crimp
and seal splice sleeves.
The following wire harness repair information is intended
as a general guideline only. Refer to
Chassis Electrical
section for all wire harness repair procedures.
Connectors and Terminals
Use care when probing a connector and when replacing
terminals. It is possible to short between opposite
terminals. Damage to components could result. Always
use jumper wires between connectors for circuit
checking. NEVER probe through Weather-Pack seals.
Use an appropriate connector test adapter kit which
contains an assortment of flexible connectors used to
probe terminals during diagnosis. Use an appropriate
fuse remover and test tool for removing a fuse and to
adapt the fuse holder to a meter for diagnosis.
Open circuits are often difficult to locate by sight because
oxidation or terminal misalignment are hidden by the
connectors. Merely wiggling a connector on a sensor, or
in the wiring harness, may temporarily correct the open
circuit. Intermittent problems may also be caused by
oxidized or loose connections.
Be certain of the type of connector/terminal before
making any connector or terminal repair. Weather-Pack
and Com-Pack III terminals look similar, but are serviced
differently.
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PCM Connectors and Terminals
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the connector terminal retainer.
2. Push the wire connected to the affected terminal
through the connector face so that the terminal is
exposed.
3. Service the terminal as necessary.
Installation Procedure
1. Bend the tab on the connector to allow the terminal to
be pulled into position within the connector.
2. Pull carefully on the wire to install the connector
terminal retainer.
Wire Harness Repair: Twisted
Shielded Cable
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the outer jacket.
2. Unwrap the aluminum/mylar tape. Do not remove the
mylar.
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3. Untwist the conductors.4. Strip the insulation as necessary.
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Installation Procedure
1. Splice the wires using splice clips and rosin core
solder.
2. Wrap each splice to insulate.
3. Wrap the splice with mylar and with the drain
(uninsulated) wire.
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4. Tape over the whole bundle to secure.
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Twisted Leads
Removal Procedure
1. Locate the damaged wire.
2. Remove the insulation as required.
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Installation Procedure
1. Use splice clips and rosin core solder in order to splice
the two wires together.
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2. Cover the splice with tape in order to insulate it from
the other wires.
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3. Twist the wires as they were before starting this
procedure.
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4. Tape the wires with electrical tape. Hold in place.
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Weather-Pack Connector
Tools Required
J 28742-A Weather-Pack II Terminal Remover
Removal Procedure
A Weather-Pack connector can be identified by a rubber
seal at the rear of the connector. This engine room
connector protects against moisture and dirt, which could
form oxidation and deposits on the terminals. This
protection is important, because of the low voltage and
the low amperage found in the electronic systems.
1. Open the secondary lock hinge on the connector.
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2. Use tool J 28742-A or the equivalent to remove the
pin and the sleeve terminals. Push on J 28742-A to
release.
NOTE: Do the use an ordinary pick or the terminal may
be bent or deformed. Unlike standard blade terminals,
these terminals cannot be straightened after they have
been improperly bent.
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