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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2003 🢒 Century 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Controls - 3.1L 🢒 Evaporative Emission Canister Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 699561 Size: SH
  1. Remove the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement .
  2. Disconnect the EVAP vent hose (6), the purge pipe (8), and the vapor pipe (7) from the EVAP canister (1). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .

    3. Important: Replace the EVAP canister retaining strap when removing the EVAP canister.

  3. Release the EVAP canister retaining strap and remove the EVAP canister (1) from the fuel tank.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 699561 Size: SH
  1. Position the EVAP canister (1) on the fuel tank.
  2. Install a new EVAP canister retaining strap.

    3. Notice: 

       • Do not attempt to straighten kinked nylon pipes. Replace any kinked nylon pipes in order to prevent damage to the vehicle.
       • Do not attempt to repair sections of nylon pipes. Replace damaged nylon pipes.
       • Replace the vapor pipes with original equipment or parts that meet GM specifications.
       • Replace the vapor hoses with original equipment or parts meeting GM specifications. Use only reinforced fuel-resistant hose identified with the word Fluoroelastomer or GM 6163M on the hose.

  3. Connect the EVAP vent hose (6), the purge pipe (8), and the vapor pipe (7) to the EVAP canister (1). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
  4. Install the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement .