Cruze

Evaporative Emission Canister Replacement

Warning: Refer to Petrol/Petrol Vapours Warning in the Preface section.

Warning: Refer to Safety Goggles and Fuel Warning in the Preface section.

1. Open the bonnet.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .




Warning: Do not breathe the air through the EVAP component tubes or hoses. The fuel vapours inside the EVAP components may cause personal injury.

Note:  Do not remove the fuel tank filler hose when the fuel tank is over half filled with fuel.

4. Remove the clamp (2).

If the fuel level is over half filled. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining .

5. Remove the fuel tank filler hose (3) from the fuel tank filler pipe (1).

Warning: To help avoid personal injury, always use jack stands when you are working on or under any vehicle that is supported only by a jack.

Caution: When you are jacking or lifting a vehicle at the frame side rails or other prescribed lift points, be certain that the lift pads do not contact the catalytic converter, the brake pipes or the fuel lines. If such contact occurs, vehicle damage or unsatisfactory vehicle performance may result.

6. Place a suitable adjustable jack under the fuel tank.



7. Remove the 2 fuel tank strap bolts (2).
8. Remove the 2 fuel tank straps (1).

Note: Closely watch parts like pipes or hoses that are still installed to the fuel tank. If lowering the fuel tank slightly does not provide enough access to remove the fuel tank, refer to Fuel Tank Replacement .

9. Lower the fuel tank to a height where the evaporative emission canister is easily accessible.




Warning: Always wear safety goggles when working with fuel in order to protect the eyes from fuel splash.

10. Disconnect the evaporative emission vent pipe (2).
11. Disconnect the evaporative emission canister wiring harness plug (4).
12. Disconnect the evaporative emission canister purge pipe (3).
13. Remove the evaporative emission canister (1) from the evaporative emission canister bracket .

1. Install the evaporative emission canister (1) to the evaporative emission canister bracket .
2. Connect the evaporative emission canister purge pipe (3).
3. Connect the evaporative emission canister wiring harness plug (4).
4. Connect the evaporative emission vent pipe (2).
5. Raise the fuel tank to its original position.



6. Install the 2 fuel tank straps (1).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

7. Install the 2 fuel tank strap bolts (2) and tighten to 22 N·m (16 lb ft).
8. Remove the suitable adjustable jack.



9. Install the fuel tank filler hose (3) to the fuel tank filler pipe (1).
10. Install the clamp (2).
11. Lower the vehicle.
12. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
13. Close the bonnet.