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Engine Control System/Fuel System

Repair Procedures - Purge Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV)

In this manual: Engine Control System/Fuel System
General Information — 15Engine Mechanical System — 95Engine Electrical System — 54Emission Control System — 24Engine Control System/Fuel System — 115Automatic Transmission — 91Drive Shaft and Axle — 13Suspension System — 35Steering — 19Restraints — 46Brake System — 43Body (Interior and Exterior) — 51Body Electrical System — 245Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 56
8steps
~48min
2/5difficulty
0102030405011.89N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Inspection

  1. Turn the ignition off.
  2. Disconnect the PCSV connector.
  3. Measure the resistance between terminals 1 and 2 of the PCSV.
  4. Make sure the resistance is within specification.

    Specification: Refer to "Specifications"

Removal

  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
  2. Disconnect the purge control solenoid valve connector (A).
  3. Disconnect the vapor hoses (B) from the purge control solenoid valve.
  4. Remove the valve from the bracket.

Installation
  • Install the component with the specified torque.
  • Note that internal damage may occur if the component is dropped. If the component has been dropped, inspect it before installation.
  • Do not apply oil or grease to the hose ends when connecting the PCSV hose.
  • Make sure foreign material does not enter the valve.
  1. Install in the reverse order of removal. Purge control solenoid valve bracket bolt: 9.8 ~ 11.8 N·m

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