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Bulletin No.: 09-06-04-028D

Service Bulletin Date: April, 2014

TECHNICAL
Subject: MIL Illuminated, DTC P0442, P0446, P0455 or P0449 Set – Fuel Tank Hard to
Fill – Moisture, Water, Corrosion at EVAP CVS Valve

Models: 2007-2010 Cadillac Escalade Models

2007-2010 Chevrolet Avalanche, Suburban 1500, Tahoe
2007-2010 GMC Yukon Models, Yukon XL 1500 Models

Attention: The revised EVAP CVS valve assembly comes with two tie-straps attached. These two
tie-straps will be used to attach the EVAP CVS valve vent pipe to the fuel tank
filler pipe.

This bulletin has been revised to update the Subject, add Hybrid Correction information and
graphics and update the Labor Operation to the Global Labor Code (GLC) 4080448. Please
discard Corporate Bulletin Number 09-06-04-028C.

Condition Correction

• Some customers may comment that the fuel tank

is hard to fill.
• They may also comment that the malfunction
indicator lamp (MIL) is illuminated.
• Upon investigation, a Technician may observe on
a scan tool DTC P0442, P0446, P0455 or P0449
set as Current or in History.
• During diagnosis there may be evidence of water
intrusion at the evaporative emissions (EVAP)
canister vent solenoid (CVS) valve.
Cause

The EVAP CVS valve draws fresh air into the EVAP
system through a vent attached at the top of the conduit
that is secured to the fuel filler pipe. Under certain
operating conditions, dirt and dust intrusion into the
CVS fresh air intake/venting system may result in
restricted air flow.
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into the EVAP CVS fresh air intake/venting system, it
may reach the CVS valve causing corrosion in the CVS
valve and may cause restrictions in the fresh air intake
path when the CVS valve is in the closed position. Notice: Shown is the original 2008-2009 EVAP
canister vent solenoid (CVS) assembly used on
Ingested water will also collect in the CVS valve hybrid fullsize utility vehicles. This assembly will be
cyclonic filter in order to protect the EVAP canister. removed and discarded.
However, if the capacity of the cyclonic filter is
exceeded, this may result in water entering the EVAP
canister and cause an additional restriction during
refueling.
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Note: DO NOT remove the fuel fill cap in order to

Notice: Shown is the updated replacement CVS prevent any debris from entering the fill pipe.
assembly (1), P/N 20995472 that will be used on all 2. Remove the fuel tank filler pipe housing to body
vehicles. TORX® screws (1) and retainer (2).
3. Raise and support the vehicle at the appropriate
Note: DO NOT replace the EVAP canister assembly height in order to gain access to the spare tire
for this concern unless it fails the leak test or it has assembly. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
ingested excessive amounts of dirt, dust or water. in SI.
After following the published SI diagnostics and
determining that the EVAP CVS valve is the cause of
the MIL illumination or the hard to fill symptom, replace
the existing EVAP CVS valve assembly with the new
revised design assembly.
The revised EVAP CVS valve assembly is a sealed unit
that is vented through a remote pre-filter that is
designed to be mounted atop the fuel filler housing. To
ensure correct installation follow the procedure outlined
below.
1. Turn OFF the ignition, and all electrical
components, including the scan tool.

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4. Remove the spare tire and wheel assembly.

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5. Disconnect the vehicle chassis wiring harness Important: Clean the EVAP line connections and
electrical connector (1) from the CVS valve. surrounding areas prior to disconnecting in order
to avoid possible EVAP system contamination.
7. Disconnect the CVS valve assembly quick connect
fitting (1) from the EVAP canister. Refer to Plastic
Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service in SI.
8. Remove the CVS valve assembly bracket to spare
tire cross-car support retaining bolt (2). DO NOT
discard the bolt.

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6. 2008-2009 Hybrid Models: Disconnect the vehicle

chassis wiring harness electrical connector from
the CVS valve.

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Important: Clean the EVAP line connections and

surrounding areas prior to disconnecting in order
to avoid possible EVAP system contamination.
9. 2008-2009 Hybrid Models: Disconnect the CVS
valve assembly quick connect fitting (1) from the
EVAP canister.
Remove the CVS valve assembly bracket to spare
tire cross-car support retaining bolts (2). Retain
one of the bolts.
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10. 2008-2009 Hybrid Models: Remove the CVS 15. Place the revised EVAP CVS valve assembly,
valve assembly bracket to spare tire cross-car P/N 20995472, into position in the vehicle. Ensure
support retaining bolts (2). Retain one of the bolts. the EVAP CVS valve canister pipe is positioned
ABOVE the cross-car brace, just forward of the
CVS valve.

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11. Remove the tie-straps and the CVS valve 2612983

assembly black conduit from the fuel tank filler pipe
assembly.
12. Remove the complete CVS valve assembly
from the vehicle and discard.
13. Lower the fuel tank filler pipe housing and the fuel
tank fill pipe enough to drill a hole into the housing.

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16. Position the CVS valve bracket anti-rotation

tab (1), (shown on the workbench and installed in
the vehicle), and fully seat it to the spare tire
cross-car support.
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14. Drill a 7 mm (0.27 in) hole in the fuel tank filler pipe
housing approximately 15 mm (0.59 in) back from
the base of the flange and 15 mm (0.59 in)
rearward of the forward housing attachment clip as
shown.
Remove any plastic burrs that remain after drilling.
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17. Install the bolt for the CVS valve assembly bracket, Note: The revised CVS valve assembly EVAP
into the spare tire cross-car support as shown. canister pipe (1) MUST BE ROUTED ABOVE the
cross-car brace, just forward of the CVS valve and
Tighten BELOW the EVAP canister, as shown, rather than
Tighten the bolt to 12 Y (106 lb in). above the EVAP canister, as the original pipe was
18. Connect the CVS valve assembly jumper harness, routed.
P/N 19257603 between the CVS valve and the 20. Route the CVS valve assembly EVAP canister pipe
vehicle chassis wiring harness electrical connector. above the cross-car brace and below the EVAP
canister.

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19. Secure the clip on the CVS valve jumper harness
electrical connector to the spare tire cross-car 21. Connect the CVS valve assembly canister pipe
support as shown. quick connect fitting to the EVAP canister.
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pre-filter, secure the additional tie-strap (2) in

order to keep the CVS valve vent hose from
slipping down, once the fuel filler housing
has been raised back to its original position.
22.4. Secure the other tie-strap that was provided
on the CVS valve vent hose to the fuel
fill pipe.

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22. Position the CVS valve vent hose along the fuel fill
pipe as shown.
22.1. Position the CVS valve pre-filter on the fuel
tank filler pipe housing as shown. Align the
hole in the CVS valve pre-filter with the hole
that was drilled into the fuel tank filler pipe
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housing. Install the pushpin, P/N 10121502,
from within the fuel tank filler pipe housing 23. Raise the fuel tank filler pipe housing, and the fuel
securely into the CVS valve pre-filter. tank fill pipe back to its original position. Ensure
that the CVS valve pre-filter screen openings are
pointing downward as shown.
24. Install the spare tire and wheel assembly.
25. Lower the vehicle.

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22.2. In the area near the fuel tank fill pipe to fuel
tank fill hose clamp, secure the tie-strap (1)
that was provided on the CVS valve vent
hose to the fuel tank fill pipe as shown.
22.3. While holding the CVS valve vent hose and 853731
CVS valve pre-filter in position, install one
additional tie-strap (2), P/N 11509087,
around the CVS valve vent hose only, next
to the provided tie-strap (1), on the fuel filler
housing side of the strap. While maintaining
the proper orientation of the CVS valve
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26. Install the fuel tank filler housing to body TORX ® Warranty Information
screws (1) and retainer (2).
For vehicles repaired under the Emission coverage,
Tighten use the following Labor Operation. Reference the
Tighten the screws to 2.3 Y (20 lb in). Applicable Warranties section of Investigate Vehicle
27. Use a scan tool to clear any DTCs that may be History (IVH) for coverage information.
present.
Labor Labor
Description
Parts Information Operation Time
Remove and Replace Revised
Part Number Description Qty 4080448 * CVS Valve Assembly and 0.8 hr
Jumper Harness
VENT ASM - EVAP EMISSION
20995472 1 *This is a unique labor operation for bulletin use only. It will
CNSTR
not be published in the Labor Time Guide.
HARNESS ASM, EVAP EMIS
19257603 CNSTR VENT VLV 1
SOL - JPR WRG
10121502 Pushpin 1
11509087 Tie-Strap 1

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