Exhaust Tail Pipe Flow Valve Vacuum Pipe Reservoir Tank Replacement

Exhaust Tail Pipe Flow Valve Vacuum Pipe Reservoir Tank Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Raise the vehicle.
2. Disconnect the vacuum line (1) from the vacuum tank located behind the right rear quarter panel.
3. Remove the right rear tire and wheel assembly.
4. Remove the right rear wheel house liner.





Important: Mark the location of the vacuum tank before removal. Wear gloves while removing the vacuum tank.

5. If the vacuum tank is not damaged, grasp the vacuum tank and break it free from the rear compartment panel. If the vacuum tank is broken, use suitable tools for removal.
6. Remove the vacuum tank from the rear compartment panel.

Installation Procedure




1. Clean the area of the rear compartment panel where the vacuum tank mounts (4). Use an abrasive wheel if necessary.
2. Clean the rear compartment panel and the vacuum tank mounting surface with an alcohol based cleaner.
3. Apply two part epoxy GM P/N 89020330 (Canadian P/N 89020332) or equivalent to the mounting surface of the vacuum tank.
4. Install the vacuum tank to the vehicle in the location shown (4). Ensure that the vacuum line will reach the vacuum tank.
5. Hold the tank in position with masking tape while the epoxy dries.
6. Allow the epoxy to dry for thirty minutes before removing the masking tape.




7. Connect the vacuum line (1) to the vacuum tank.
8. Install the wheel house liner.
9. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
10. Lower the vehicle.