EVAP Canister Replacement

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION EVAP Canister Replacement
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  1. Raise the vehicle on a lift.
  2. Disconnect the hoses from the EVAP canister filter (see EVAP CANISTER FILTER REPLACEMENTΒ  ).
  3. Remove the bolts (A), then remove the canister guard (B).
    Fig 1: Canister Guard And Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G06429640Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Disconnect the hoses (A).
    Fig 2: FTP Sensor 3P Connector , EVAP Canister Vent Shut Valve 2P Connector And Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G06429641Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Disconnect the FTP sensor 3P connector (B) and the EVAP canister vent shut valve 2P connector (C), then remove the harness clip (D).
  6. Remove the bolts, then remove the EVAP canister assembly (E).
  7. Disconnect the drain tube (A), then remove the EVAP canister (B) from the EVAP canister bracket.
    Fig 3: Drain Tube And EVAP Canister With Torque Specifications
    G06429642Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Remove the FTP sensor (see FTP SENSOR REPLACEMENTΒ  ).
  9. Remove the EVAP canister vent shut valve (see EVAP CANISTER VENT SHUT VALVE REPLACEMENTΒ  ).
  10. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.
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