Detailed Step-by-Step Guide For A 2010-2017 GMC Terrain EVAP Purge Valve Replacement DIY

Here's a video for a 2010 to 2017 GMC Terrain or Chevy Equinox with a V6 engine with step-by-step DIY EVAP Canister Purge Valve Replacement how-to guide. Do you have a P0496 Code - EVAP Flow During a Non-Purge Condition code? This video shows you how to replace the EVAP Canister Purge Valve Solenoid in your Chevrolet Equinox or GMC Terrain. The 2011 GMC Terrain in this video has the 3.0 L LF1 or LFW V6, so double check your information if you have a 2.4 L LAF I4, 2.4 L LEA I4, or 3.6 L LFX V6.

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00:00 Introduction
01:57 Removing parts
04:55 Location and Removal of EVAP Purge Valve
07:33 New EVAP Purge Valve Install
10:37 Re-install Everything Else
14:08 Re-connect Battery

Thanks for watching!

2010-2017 GMC Terrain SLT-1 and Chevrolet Equinox V6 EVAP Canister Purge Valve, Parts and Torque Specs below.
Tools list
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1/4" Ratchet
8mm, 10mm socket
Flathead screwdriver
Pick tool
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Parts List
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GM GENUINE PARTS VAPOR CANISTER PURGE VALVE GM # 12690512 - https://amzn.to/3KFTZWb

Torque Specs
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EVAP Purge Valve: 89 inch-lbs
Engine Cover: 89 inch-lbs
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The Terrain, for 2011 came in SLE, SLE-1, SLE-2, SLT, SLT-1, SLT-2 and Denali. This video features an SLT-1. This guide works with the Chevrolet Equinox too!

Years Engine Power Torque
2010–2011 2.4 L Ecotec LAF I4 182 hp (136 kW) 172 lb·ft (233 N·m)
2012–2017 2.4 L Ecotec LEA I4 182 hp (136 kW) 172 lb·ft (233 N·m)
2010–2012 3.0 L High Feature LF1 or LFW V6 264 hp (197 kW) 222 lb·ft (301 N·m)
2013–2017 3.6 L High Feature LFX V6 301 hp (224 kW) 272 lb·ft (369 N·m)

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