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Makes 🢒 Oldsmobile 🢒 2003 🢒 Alero 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Controls - 3.4L 🢒 Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Solenoid Valve Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 669537 Size: SH
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge valve electrical connector.
  3. Disconnect the EVAP canister purge valve pipe and the vacuum supply hose.

    4. Object Number: 576032 Size: SH
  4. Remove the EVAP canister purge valve retaining bolt.
  5. Remove the EVAP canister purge valve.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 576032 Size: SH
  1. Position the EVAP canister purge valve on the intake manifold.

    2. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  2. Install the EVAP canister purge valve retaining bolt.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the purge valve retaining bolt to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 669537 Size: SH
  3. Connect the purge valve electrical connector.
  4. Connect the canister purge valve pipe and the vacuum supply hose.