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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Oldsmobile 🢒 1998 🢒 Cutlass 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Controls - 3.1L 🢒 Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Solenoid Valve Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.


    Object Number: 73898 Size: SH
  1. Remove the negative battery cable.
  2. Note the position of the hoses for installation.
  3. Remove the electrical connector and hoses from solenoid.
  4. Release the lock tab on the solenoid mounting bracket.
  5. Remove the solenoid.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 73898 Size: SH
  1. Bend tab on mounting bracket to retain the EVAP purge solenoid valve.
  2. Install the solenoid to solenoid mounting bracket.

    3. Once installed pull on the solenoid to ensure that the part will be held in place.

  3. Install the electrical connector and hoses to solenoid.
  4. Connect the negative battery cable.