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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2000 🢒 Firefly (Canada) 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Controls - 1.0L 🢒 Evaporative Emission Canister Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the fuel tank from the vehicle. Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement .
  2. Remove the EVAP-canister vent solenoid from the EVAP canister. Refer to Evaporative Emission Canister Vent Solenoid Replacement .

    3. Object Number: 244897 Size: SH
  3. Disconnect the 4 vapor hoses (1) from the EVAP canister (2).

    4. Object Number: 244900 Size: SH
  4. Remove the screw from the EVAP canister and from the fuel tank.
  5. Slide the EVAP canister from the fuel tank bracket.
  6. Remove the EVAP canister from the fuel tank.
    7. 6.1. Before replacing the canister, inspect the EVAP canister for release of carbon particles .
    6.2. Lightly tap the EVAP canister on a hard surface.
    6.3. Visually inspect for carbon particles that are exiting from the purge port.
    6.4. If carbon particle release is not evident, the inspection is complete.
    6.5. If carbon particles are evident, the EVAP purge system may be contaminated, and the purge lines must be cleared.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 259174 Size: SH
  1. Install the EVAP canister into the fuel tank canister bracket.
  2. Secure the EVAP canister to the fuel tank with the 1 screw.

    3. Object Number: 244897 Size: SH

    Important: Refer to the Vehicle Emissions Control Information Label for the correct routing of the EVAP hoses.

  3. Install the 4 vapor hoses (1) to the EVAP canister (2).
  4. Install the EVAP-canister vent solenoid to the EVAP canister. Refer to Evaporative Emission Canister Vent Solenoid Replacement .
  5. Install the fuel tank to the vehicle. Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement .