Evaporative Emissions Hose: Service and Repair
Disconnect1. WARNING: THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM CONTAINS FUEL VAPOR AND CONDENSED FUEL VAPOR. ALTHOUGH NOT PRESENT IN LARGE QUANTITIES, IT STILL PRESENTS THE DANGER OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE. DISCONNECT THE BATTERY GROUND CABLE FROM THE BATTERY TO MINIMIZE THE POSSIBILITY OF AN ELECTRICAL SPARK OCCURRING, POSSIBLY CAUSING A FIRE OR EXPLOSION IF FUEL VAPOR OR FUEL LIQUID IS PRESENT IN THE AREA.
2. Disconnect the vapor tube from the fitting. Remove by compressing the tabs of the clamp together and disconnecting the tube.
Connect
1. Inspect the fitting and the tube for damage.
2. Remove any dirt or obstructions.
3. Compress the tabs on the clamp and install the vapor tube on the fitting.