Iam trying to locate the purge valve solenoid on a 2004 Buick Lesabre.

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Malfunction The evaporative control (EVAP) system captures any raw fuel evaporating from the fuel storage system (e.g. the fuel tank, filler neck, and fuel cap). Under precise operating conditions-dictated by engine temperature, speed, and load-the EVAP system stores and purges these captured fuel vapors back into the combustion process. The carbon canister, which stores the raw fuel vapors, utilizes a vent valve that allows fresh air to enter the EVAP system. This displaces the fuel vapor as it's purged into the combustion process. Code P0449 indicates that the evaporative control (EVAP) system vent valve solenoid is malfunctioning. This can be caused by either too little or too much electrical resistance or a mechanical problem with the vent valve itself. P0449 Symptoms

• Check Engine Light will illuminate
• In most cases, there are no adverse conditions noticed by the driver
• In some cases, there may be a noticeable fuel odor caused by the release of fuel vapors

Common Problems That Trigger the P0449 Code

• Missing fuel cap
• Defective Evaporative Vent Valve
• Defective or damaged fuel cap
• Distorted, damaged or cracked Fuel Tank Filler Neck
• Torn or punctured Evaporative system hose(s)
• Defective Fuel Tank Sending Unit gasket or seal
• Split or damaged Carbon Canister
• Defective or damaged fuel tank

Common Misdiagnoses

• Fuel cap
• Evaporative Purge Valve
• Evaporative Vent Valve

Polluting Gases Expelled

• HCs (Hydrocarbons): Unburned droplets of raw fuel that smell, affect breathing, and contribute to smog

2004 Buick Lesabre Vapor Purge Solenoid Valve

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Remove the plastic cover off top of engine . purge valve solenoid under it.

Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Solenoid Valve
Top rear of the engine, on the intake manifold, near the fuel injectors. If you don't know what it looks like google part to see a picture .

Possible causes - Missing or loose fuel cap
- Incorrect fuel filler cap used
- Fuel filler cap remains open or fails to close
- Foreign matter caught in fuel filler cap
- EVAP canister or fuel tank leaks
- EVAP system hose leaking
- Fuel tank leaking The P0455 it's a very common code, because the code is set if the gas cap is loose or missing. Start by tighten the gas cap and clearing the code. In most cases the code can be clear by disconnecting the car battery for about 30 minutes.

When is the code detected? EVAP control system has a very large leak such as fuel filler cap fell off, EVAP control system does not operate properly. Possible symptoms - Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
- Possible a noticeable fuel odor caused by the release of fuel vapors P0455 Buick Description This diagnosis detects leaks in the Evaporative Emission System (EVAP) purge line using engine intake manifold vacuum. If pressure does not increase, the Engine Control Module (ECM) will check for leaks in the line between the fuel tank and EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve under the following vacuum test condition. The vacuum cut valve bypass valve is opened to clear the line between the fuel tank and the EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve. The EVAP canister vent control valve will then be closed to shut the EVAP purge line off. The EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve is opened to depressurize the EVAP purge line using intake manifold vacuum. After this depressurization is implemented, the EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve will be closed.
if tightening the cap or replacing the cap does not help take your car to a shop to have it diagnosed as it requires special tools/equipment to test this and get an accurate results to find what needs replacing.

hi Tony.
go to this link it should have it.
2004 Buick Rainier Location of all the fuel emission solenoid Google Search

It is located near the fuel tank on a tray under the car.

The purge valve is located directly to the right of the battery on top of the valve cover

The evaporative canister purge valve is found between the upper intake manifold and the rear valve cover.