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HOMESERVICE MANUALSPONTIAC2009G8 BASEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE PERFORMANCETESTING & DIAGNOSISENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM & FUEL SYSTEM - 3.6L - INTRODUCTIONREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSEVAPORATIVE EMISSION CANISTER PURGE SOLENOID VALVE REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2009 Pontiac G8 Base

Removal Procedure

2009 Pontiac G8 BaseSECTION Removal Procedure
  1. Turn the ignition OFF.
    2. Fig 1: Top Of Engine View
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  2. Disconnect the purge line (3) from the purge valve solenoid.
    3. Fig 2: View Of Purge Solenoid Valve And Electrical Connector
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  3. Disconnect the purge valve solenoid electrical connector.
    4. Fig 3: Locating Purge Line From The Manifold Side Of The Purge Valve Solenoid
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  4. Disconnect the purge line from the manifold side of the purge valve solenoid.
  5. Remove the purge valve solenoid from the bracket.
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