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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBUICK2005LESABRE LIMITED, 4T65E/M15REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE PERFORMANCETESTING & DIAGNOSISENGINE CONTROLS - INTRODUCTIONREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSEVAPORATIVE EMISSION (EVAP) SYSTEM CLEANINGINSPECTION PROCEDURE
2005 Buick LeSabre Limited, 4T65E/M15
Inspection Procedure
2005 Buick LeSabre Limited, 4T65E/M15SECTION Inspection Procedure
- Turn OFF the ignition.
- Remove the EVAP canister purge solenoid valve. Refer to Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Solenoid Valve Replacement .
- Lightly tap the EVAP canister purge valve on a hard surface.
- 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 and continue with the cleaning procedure.
- If carbon particles are found during the inspection procedure. Replace the EVAP canister purge valve and 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 and return to the published service procedure.
IMPORTANT:
Proceed with the following procedure only if referenced by a evaporative emission (EVAP) diagnostic or repair procedure.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.