EVAP vent valve solenoid location

Tiny
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  • 2004 PONTIAC GRAND AM
  • 3.4L
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 187,000 MILES
Where is this part located on the vehicle?
Wednesday, March 4th, 2020 AT 4:39 AM

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Tiny
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Good morning,

This is located under the car by the fuel tank. It is not bad to replace but the car needs to be lifted.

I attached pictures for you as well as the part for you to view.

Roy

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

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1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Loosen the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister vent valve hose clamp and slide the clamp down the hose away from the EVAP vent valve hose connection.
3. Remove the hose from the EVAP canister vent valve.

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4. Remove the EVAP canister vent valve by placing a pry bar between the valve and mounting surface, and moving the valve forward.

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5. Remove the clip from the EVAP canister vent valve harness connector.

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6. Disconnect the EVAP canister vent valve harness connector.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

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1. Connect the EVAP canister vent valve harness connector.

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2. Install the clip in to the EVAP canister vent valve harness connector.

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3. Install the EVAP canister vent valve by pushing the mounts into the original holes.

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4. Lubricate the hose end with lubricant.
5. Install the hose to the EVAP canister vent valve.
6. Slide the EVAP canister vent valve hose clamp down on to the hose connection at the EVAP canister vent valve.
7. Lower the vehicle.
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Wednesday, March 4th, 2020 AT 4:58 AM
Tiny
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Hello,

I have included a diagram of the EVAP Canister Vent Solenoid for your vehicle in the diagrams down below. I hope that this helps. Is it located under the car in the rear.

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Alex
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Wednesday, March 4th, 2020 AT 4:58 AM
Tiny
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Is that under the car or under the hood?
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Wednesday, March 4th, 2020 AT 10:44 AM
Tiny
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It is under the car in the rear. here is a guide to help you raise the car up:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/jack-up-and-lift-your-car-safely

Please run down this guide and report back.
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Wednesday, March 4th, 2020 AT 10:45 AM
Tiny
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What is the wire that plugs into the evap vent valve called need a new one and cant find it anywhere?
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Thursday, March 5th, 2020 AT 9:54 AM
Tiny
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Hello again,

In the diagrams down below I have included the powertrain management wiring diagrams with the wires for the EVAP Canister Vent Solenoid highlighted for you. I also have included a diagram for the electrical connector along with the Original Equipment Manufacturer[OEM] part number ofr it as well. I hope that this helps.

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Alex
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Thursday, March 5th, 2020 AT 12:58 PM

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