Evaporative Emission Canister Vent Solenoid Valve Replacement Malibu Sedan

1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Lower and support the vehicle exhaust system.
3. Loosen the fastener on the left-hand fuel tank strap -- do not remove the fastener.
4. Support the fuel tank with a suitable jackstand.
5. Loosen and remove the front bolt in the right-hand fuel tank strap
6. Disconnect the fuel fill pipe at the fuel tank and disconnect the vapor line on the fuel fill pipe.



7. Lower the right side of the fuel tank far enough to access the EVAP canister vent valve.
8. Disconnect the EVAP canister vent valve hose.
9. Disconnect the EVAP canister electrical connector.
10. Using a small flat-blade screwdriver, push back the release tab on the EVAP canister vent valve mounting foot.
11. Slide the EVAP canister vent valve toward the rear of the vehicle and off of the mounting foot.

1. Slide the new EVAP canister vent valve onto the mounting foot on the fuel tank.
2. Slide the valve forward until it snaps into place on the mounting foot.
3. Connect the hose to the EVAP canister vent valve.
4. Connect the EVAP vent valve harness connector.
5. Raise the fuel tank back into position and install the fasteners. Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement .
6. Reconnect the fuel fill pipe at the fuel tank and connect the vapor line on the fuel fill pipe.

Evaporative Emission Canister Vent Solenoid Valve Replacement Malibu MAXX

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Lower the fuel tank enough on the RH side to access the purge valve. Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement . It is not necessary to fully remove the fuel tank from the vehicle



3. Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) vent valve electrical connector.
4. Remove the vent hose.
5. Depress the locking tab on the EVAP vent valve mount and slide the valve rearward off of the fuel tank.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

1. Install the EVAP canister vent valve on the mount on the fuel tank, push the valve forward until the locking tab engages.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

2. Connect the vent hose.
3. Connect the electrical connector.
4. Install the fuel tank Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement .
5. Lower the vehicle.