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How to Replace Vapor Canister Purge Solenoid Valve 2003-04 GMC Envoy XL SUV

Created on: 2014-09-16

Watch this video to learn how to replace your vapor canister purge valve. The experts at 1A Auto will show you how to replace the valve on your 02-09 GMC Envoy or Chevy Trailblazer.

  1. step 1 :Removing the Vapor Canister Purge Solenoid
    • Disconnect the purge solenoid wiring harness
    • Pull the hose off the purge solenoid
    • Remove the 8mm bolt from the purge solenoid
    • Pull the purge solenoid up and out
  2. step 2 :Installing the New Vapor Canister Purge Solenoid
    • Take the gasket off the old purge solenoid
    • Put the gasket onto the new purge solenoid
    • Put the purge solenoid into place
    • Insert the 8mm bolt into the purge solenoid
    • Reconnect the purge solenoid wiring harness
    • Push the hose onto the new purge solenoid

Tools needed

  • Flat Blade Screwdriver

    8mm Socket

    Ratchet

    Cloth Rags

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In this video, we're going to show you how to replace the vapor canister purge solenoid valve on this 2003 GMC Envoy XL. It's the same part and similar process on these XLs from 2002 to 2004. The items you'll need for this is a new vapor canister purge solenoid valve from 1AAuto.com, an 8 millimeter socket and ratchet, and a flat-blade screwdriver.

The vapor canister valve is right here. You want to just lift up on this tab and disconnect this harness and then just push in on the clip down here and then pull this hose up and out. Once that's removed, you can pull it right up and out.

On the left, is the old vapor canister purge solenoid valve. On the right, is the new one from 1A Auto. You can see they're identical, and they'll fit exactly the same. Take the gasket off your old vapor canister. Just wipe it off a bit and put it into place on your new canister. Push the bolt through and then just feed it down into place and tighten up that 10 millimeter bolt. Then reconnect your harness and push the hose back down into place until it re-clips. Then you're all set.

We hope this video helps you out. Brought to you by www.1AAuto.com, your source for quality replacement parts and the best service on the Internet. Please feel free to call us toll-free, 888-844-3393. We're the company that's here for you on the Internet and in person.

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