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Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Solenoid Valve Replacement
Removal Procedure
Remove the air cleaner assembly from the studs and reposition to the side.
Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge valve electrical connector (1).
Disconnect the EVAP canister purge valve tube from the intake manifold. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service.
Disconnect the chassis EVAP vapor line from the EVAP canister purge valve. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service.
Remove the EVAP canister purge valve bracket bolt.
Remove the EVAP canister purge valve with bracket.
Remove the EVAP canister purge valve from the bracket.
Inspect for carbon release in the EVAP canister purge valve ports. If there is any loose carbon, replace the EVAP canister and any components necessary to remove the carbon particles.
Installation Procedure
Install the EVAP canister purge valve to the bracket.
Position the EVAP canister purge valve with bracket to the cylinder head.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution.
Install the EVAP canister purge valve bracket bolt.
Tighten:
Tighten the bolt to 18 [n-m] (13 lb ft).
Connect the EVAP canister purge valve tube to the intake manifold. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service.
Connect the chassis EVAP vapor line to the EVAP canister purge valve. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service.
Connect the EVAP canister purge valve electrical connector (1).
Position the air cleaner assembly and install onto the studs.

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P0446 has nothing to do with the canistor !
DTC P0446 Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Vent System Performance
This DTC tests the evaporative emission (EVAP) system for a restricted or blocked EVAP vent path. The control module commands the EVAP canister purge solenoid valve Open and the EVAP canister vent solenoid valve Closed. This allows vacuum to be applied to the EVAP system. Once a calibrated vacuum level has been reached, the control module commands the EVAP canister purge solenoid valve Closed and the EVAP canister vent solenoid valve Open. The control module monitors the fuel tank pressure (FTP) sensor for a decrease in vacuum. If the vacuum does not decrease to near 0 inches H2O in a calibrated time, this DTC sets.
DTC P0452 Fuel Tank Pressure (FTP) Sensor Circuit Low Voltage


How to troubleshoot an EVAP Pressure Sensor problem P0452 GM

EVAP Vent Solenoid Code P0446 The solenoid is stuck open !

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Removal & Installation

2.2L Engine

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.
2. Drain the cooling system.
3. Relieve the fuel system pressure.
4. Remove or disconnect the following: Negative battery cableIntake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor connectorPositive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve and hoseAir intake assemblyUpper radiator hoseAccessory drive beltExhaust front pipeAlternator and bracketsCrankshaft Position (CKP) sensor connectorKnock sensor connectorHeater hosesWater bypass hoseFuel linesEvaporative Emissions (EVAP) valve connectorCanister hoseIntake manifoldEngine wiring harness connectors at left rear of the engine compartmentPower steering pump pressure switch connectorFront coverSpark plugs and wiresCamshaft Position (CMP) sensorValve coverTiming belt. Refer to the Timing Belt unit repair section.Timing belt idler pulleysTiming belt rear coverOil pressure switch connectorCamshaftsCylinder head. Remove the bolts in reverse of the tightening sequence.
   
   Negative battery cable Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor connector Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve and hose Air intake assembly Upper radiator hose Accessory drive belt Exhaust front pipe Alternator and brackets Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor connector Knock sensor connector Heater hoses Water bypass hose Fuel lines Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) valve connector Canister hose Intake manifold Engine wiring harness connectors at left rear of the engine compartment Power steering pump pressure switch connector Front cover Spark plugs and wires Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor Valve cover Timing belt. Refer to the Timing Belt unit repair section. Timing belt idler pulleys Timing belt rear cover Oil pressure switch connector Camshafts Cylinder head. Remove the bolts in reverse of the tightening sequence.
   

To install:

Fig. Cylinder head torque sequence-2.2L (VIN D) engine

NOTE Use new cylinder head bolts for assembly.

1. Install the cylinder head with a new gasket. Tighten the bolts in sequence as follows: Step 1: 18 ft. lbs. (25 Nm)Step 2: Plus 90 degreesStep 3: Plus 90 degreesStep 4: Plus 90 degrees
   1. Step 1: 18 ft. lbs. (25 Nm)
   2. Step 2: Plus 90 degrees
   3. Step 3: Plus 90 degrees
   4. Step 4: Plus 90 degrees
   
   
2. Install or connect the following: CamshaftsOil pressure switch connectorTiming belt rear coverTiming belt idler pulleys. Tighten the bolts to 18 ft. lbs. (25 Nm).Timing beltValve coverCMP sensorSpark plugs and wiresFront coverPower steering pump pressure switch connectorEngine wiring harness connectors at left rear of the engine compartmentIntake manifoldCanister hoseEVAP valve connectorFuel linesWater bypass hoseHeater hosesKnock sensor connectorCKP sensor connectorAlternator and bracketsExhaust front pipeAccessory drive beltUpper radiator hoseAir intake assemblyPCV valve and hoseIAT sensor connectorNegative battery cable
   
   Camshafts Oil pressure switch connector Timing belt rear cover Timing belt idler pulleys. Tighten the bolts to 18 ft. lbs. (25 Nm). Timing belt Valve cover CMP sensor Spark plugs and wires Front cover Power steering pump pressure switch connector Engine wiring harness connectors at left rear of the engine compartment Intake manifold Canister hose EVAP valve connector Fuel lines Water bypass hose Heater hoses Knock sensor connector CKP sensor connector Alternator and brackets Exhaust front pipe Accessory drive belt Upper radiator hose Air intake assembly PCV valve and hose IAT sensor connector Negative battery cable
   
3. Fill the cooling system.
4. Start the engine and check for leaks.

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions Section.
2. Drain the cooling system.
3. Relieve the fuel system pressure.
4. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   Negative battery cable Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor connector Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve and hose Air intake assembly Upper radiator hose Accessory drive belt Exhaust front pipe Alternator and brackets Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor connector Knock sensor connector Heater hoses Water bypass hose Fuel lines Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) valve connector Canister hose Intake manifold Engine wiring harness connectors at left rear of the engine compartment Power steering pump pressure switch connector Front cover Spark plugs and wires Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor Valve cover Timing belt. Refer to the Timing Belt procedure. Timing belt idler pulleys Timing belt rear cover Oil pressure switch connector Camshafts Cylinder head. Remove the bolts in reverse of the tightening sequence.
   

To install:

Fig. Cylinder head torque sequence-2.2L (VIN D) engine


NOTE Use new cylinder head bolts for assembly.

1. Install the cylinder head with a new gasket. Tighten the bolts in sequence as follows:
   1. Step 1: 18 ft. lbs. (25 Nm)
   2. Step 2: Plus 90 degrees
   3. Step 3: Plus 90 degrees
   4. Step 4: Plus 90 degrees
   
   
2. Install or connect the following:
   
   Camshafts Oil pressure switch connector Timing belt rear cover Timing belt idler pulleys. Tighten the bolts to 18 ft. lbs. (25 Nm). Timing belt Valve cover CMP sensor Spark plugs and wires Front cover Power steering pump pressure switch connector Engine wiring harness connectors at left rear of the engine compartment Intake manifold Canister hose EVAP valve connector Fuel lines Water bypass hose Heater hoses Knock sensor connector CKP sensor connector Alternator and brackets Exhaust front pipe Accessory drive belt Upper radiator hose Air intake assembly PCV valve and hose IAT sensor connector Negative battery cable
   
3. Fill the cooling system.
4. Start the engine and check for leaks.

Sorry no quick fix here as this gas is highly toxic and poloutes the ozone layer so take vehicle to a specialist AC garage who can then vacate the system and then check the front ac unit expansion valve or the restrictor valve if you call it that

Hi, your EVAP vent valve is likely stuck closed. The valve is under the car near the fuel tank. Remove the valve and check to see if it's stuck. You may be able to restore operation by cleaning the valve with carb cleaner. The valve should be open when no voltage is applied. I have pasted instructions below from autozone.com. Please let me know if you have any questions, and thanks for using FixYa.
Vent Solenoid Valve
2.2L & 2.4L Engines

1. Raise the vehicle
2. Loosen the EVAP canister vent valve hose clamp and slide the clamp down the hose away from the EVAP vent valve hose connection.
3. Remove the hose from the EVAP canister vent valve.
4. Remove the EVAP canister vent valve by placing a pry bar between the valve and mounting surface, and moving the valve forward.
5. Remove the clip from the EVAP canister vent valve harness connector
6. Disconnect the EVAP canister vent valve harness connector.

To install:

1. Connect the EVAP canister vent valve harness connector
2. Install the clip into the EVAP canister vent valve harness connector.
3. Install the EVAP canister vent valve by pushing the mounts into the original holes.
4. Lubricate the hose end with lubricant.
5. Install the hose to the EVAP canister vent valve.
6. Slide the EVAP canister vent valve hose clamp down on to the hose connection at the EVAP canister vent valve.
7. Lower the vehicle.

Some might have an ses p0446, evap emissions vent circuit low. If you take it to the dealer they want 300-400.00 to fix the problem. GM has a service bulletin on this condition and have the updated part for 180.00, thats suppose to eliminate this issue.

Basically the problem is, the evap purge vent valve gets clogged with dirt, especially if the truck is used in dirty conditions. Well I figured there had to be a cheaper way to cure this problem.

Here it is:
1) find the location of the vent valve; its under the truck, locate the charcoal canister on the front of the gas tank and trace the vent line to the vent valve.
2) Take the bracket loose with a 5/8 wrench.
3) Spin the valve around so the side with the hole is facing you.
4) Take an air compressor and blow the vent valve out.
5) reinstall and clear the code and it's fixed.

Now I know the updated part from gm is supposed to keep the valve from clogging ever again, but why spend the money when all you have to do is blow out the vent valve every 50k-100kmi and save your $$$!

Subject: DTC P0446 (Restricted/Blocked EVAP Vent Path) Set, Service Engine Soon (SES) Lamp Illuminated (Replace Hose/Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Vent Asm) #02-06-04-037A - (02/02/2005)
Models:
- 1999-2003 Chevrolet Silverado Models
- 1999-2003 GMC Sierra Models
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This bulletin is being revised to add model years. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 02-06-04-037 (Section 06 -- Engine/Propulsion System).
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Condition
Some customers whose vehicles are operated in dusty type environments, such as farming or mining off-road type applications, may comment about the illumination of the instrument panel SES light, with a DTC of P0446 (Restricted/Blocked EVAP Vent Path) being set.

Cause
Dirt and dust intrusion into the EVAP canister vent hose assembly, resulting in restricted air flow, may cause this condition.

Part Number 15086429 Hose Asm-Evap Emis Cnstr Vent


Removal & Installation
Purge Solenoid Valve-2.2L (L61) Engine

1. Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge valve harness connector.
2. Disconnect the vacuum pipe from the EVAP canister purge valve.
3. Disconnect the purge pipe from the EVAP canister purge valve.
4. Remove the EVAP canister purge valve and bracket.
5. Remove the EVAP canister purge valve from the purge bracket.
6. Inspect for carbon release in the EVAP canister purge valve ports.
   

To install:

1. Install the EVAP canister purge valve on to the purge bracket.
2. Install the EVAP canister purge valve and bracket. Tighten the purge bracket nut to 71 inch lbs. (8 Nm).
3. Connect the purge pipe to the EVAP canister purge valve.
4. Connect the vacuum pipe to the EVAP canister purge valve.
5. Connect the EVAP canister purge valve harness connector.
6. Remove the air cleaner outlet resonator.
7. Disconnect the EVAP canister purge valve harness connector.
8. Disconnect the engine purge pipe from the EVAP canister purge valve.
9. Disconnect the engine vacuum pipe from the EVAP canister purge valve.
10. Remove the EVAP canister purge valve mounting bracket attaching bolt.
11. Remove the EVAP canister purge valve along with the mounting bracket.
12. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure. Tighten the bracket bolts to 71 inch lbs. (8 Nm).

Purge Solenoid Valve-2.4L Engines

1. Remove the front purge pipe from the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge valve.
2. Remove the rear purge pipe from the EVAP canister purge valve.
   NOTE The EVAP canister may have released carbon particles, which caused this part to fail, and may cause damage to other components. Check the EVAP canister for loose carbon before returning the vehicle to service.
   
3. Disconnect the EVAP canister purge valve electrical connector.
4. Insert a screwdriver between the EVAP canister purge valve and the mounting bracket in order to release the lock tab.
5. Remove the EVAP canister purge valve mounting bracket attaching nut, if replacing the bracket.
6. Remove the bracket.
   

To install:

1. Install the mounting bracket and the attaching nut for the EVAP canister purge valve. Tighten the nut to 71 inch lbs. (8 Nm).
2. Slide the EVAP canister purge valve onto the mounting bracket. Make sure the lock tab locks the valve in place.
3. Connect the EVAP canister purge valve electrical connector.
4. Connect the rear purge pipe to the EVAP canister purge valve.
5. Connect the front purge pipe to the EVAP canister purge valve.

Vent Solenoid Valve-2.2L & 2.4L Engines

1. Raise the vehicle
2. Loosen the EVAP canister vent valve hose clamp and slide the clamp down the hose away from the EVAP vent valve hose connection.
3. Remove the hose from the EVAP canister vent valve.
4. Remove the EVAP canister vent valve by placing a pry bar between the valve and mounting surface, and moving the valve forward.
5. Remove the clip from the EVAP canister vent valve harness connector
6. Disconnect the EVAP canister vent valve harness connector.
   

To install:

1. Connect the EVAP canister vent valve harness connector
2. Install the clip into the EVAP canister vent valve harness connector.
3. Install the EVAP canister vent valve by pushing the mounts into the original holes.
4. Lubricate the hose end with lubricant.
5. Install the hose to the EVAP canister vent valve.
6. Slide the EVAP canister vent valve hose clamp down on to the hose connection at the EVAP canister vent valve.
7. Lower the vehicle.

Hope this help (remember commetn and rated this).

P0446 = Evaporative Emission Control / System Vent Control Circuit Malfunction.

Check it, and before you replace the Evap Canister read this:

Subject: DTC P0446 (Restricted/Blocked EVAP Vent Path) Set, Service Engine Soon (SES) Lamp Illuminated (Replace Hose/Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Vent Asm) #02-06-04-037A - (02/02/2005)
Models: 1999-2003 Chevrolet Silverado Models
1999-2003 GMC Sierra Models
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This bulletin is being revised to add model years. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 02-06-04-037 (Section 06 -- Engine/Propulsion System).
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Condition
Some customers whose vehicles are operated in dusty type environments, such as farming or mining off-road type applications, may comment about the illumination of the instrument panel SES light, with a DTC of P0446 (Restricted/Blocked EVAP Vent Path) being set.

Cause
Dirt and dust intrusion into the EVAP canister vent hose assembly, resulting in restricted air flow, may cause this condition.

Correction
After following the Service Manual diagnostic P0446 and determining that the EVAP canister vent valve is the cause of the SES light, replace the existing EVAP canister vent hose assembly with a new assembly, P/N 15086429. This new assembly has an enhanced filtering capability and a filter element that can be easily removed and cleaned. To ensure correct installation, follow the procedure below.

Raise the vehicle. Suitably support the vehicle.
Disconnect the EVAP canister vent valve electrical connector.
Disconnect the vent valve pipe at the EVAP canister.
Remove and retain the EVAP canister vent valve bracket mounting bolt.
Disengage, from the underbody, the two vent valve pipe clips securing the pipe to the underbody.
Remove and discard the complete EVAP canister vent hose assembly.
Position and secure the new assembly to the underbody using the existing hole and mounting bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the bracket mounting bolt to 12 N·m (106 lb in).

Install the two vent valve pipe clips into the existing underbody holes.
Connect the vent valve pipe to the EVAP canister.
Connect the EVAP canister vent valve electrical connector.
Lower the vehicle.
When properly installed, the new EVAP canister vent hose assembly will be positioned outboard of the original installation location. This new location provides clearance for accessing the filter element for cleaning purposes. To access the filter element, disengage the filter cover to valve locking finger by gently lifting the finger upward while simultaneously rotating the filter body clockwise. After approximately 45 degrees of rotation, the filter can be disengaged from the valve by gently pulling outward. The filter cover can then be removed and the filter element and body can be washed with soap and water. Prior to reinstalling, ensure that the body and filter element are dry.

Parts Information
Part Number 15086429 Hose Asm-Evap Emis Cnstr Vent

Hope help with this.

evap vent valve if you have a scanner with function test go to evap vent valve turn it on and off should hear a clicking noise

Chevy trucks are notorious for this light. You'll need to replace the EVAP vent solenoid.

Part numbers:

1999-2003: GM #19207762
2004-2009: GM #19207763