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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBUICK2006RENDEZVOUS FWD V6-3.5L VIN LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTEMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMSEVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS SYSTEMEVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL CANISTERSERVICE AND REPAIR
2006 Buick Rendezvous FWD V6-3.5L VIN L
Evaporative Emission Control Canister: Service and Repair
2006 Buick Rendezvous FWD V6-3.5L VIN LSECTION Service and Repair
EVAPORATIVE EMISSION (EVAP) CANISTER REPLACEMENT
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Remove the fuel tank.
2. Remove the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister front bracket nut.
3. Remove the EVAP canister nuts and the EVAP canister bracket.
4. Reposition the EVAP canister and disconnect the EVAP hoses and/or pipes from the EVAP canister.
5. Remove the EVAP canister.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the EVAP canister.
2. Connect the EVAP hoses/pipes to the EVAP canister.
3. Install the EVAP canister bracket and the EVAP canister nuts.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice.
Tighten the nuts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
4. Install the EVAP canister bracket nut.
Tighten the nut to 6 N.m (53 lb in).
5. Install the fuel tank.
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.