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Evaporative Emissions Hose: Service and Repair

FUEL VAPOR CONTROL TUBE ASSEMBLY VALVE


Disconnect Tool, Fuel Pipe:






Special Tool(s)







Removal

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, which can cause a fire or explosion if fuel vapor or liquefied fuel are present in the area. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
- Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.


1. Remove the fuel tank.







2. Squeeze the coupling opposite the release tabs and pull to release the fuel vapor tube quick connect coupling from the fuel vapor control tube assembly valve fitting.







3. Squeeze the coupling opposite of the release tabs and pull to release the fuel vapor control assembly valve tube quick connect coupling from the evaporative emissions (EVAP) canister vent solenoid.







4. CAUTION: When reusing liquid or vapor tube connectors, make sure to use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the connector retaining clip area before separating the tube.

Using the special tool, disconnect the fuel vapor control tube assembly valve quick connect coupling from the fuel filter vapor tube.
- Remove the fuel vapor control tube assembly valve.

Installation







1. CAUTION: Make sure the vapor tube clicks into place when installing the tube. To make sure the tube is fully seated, pull on the tube.

NOTE: Apply clean engine oil to the end of the tube before inserting the tube into the connector.

Install the fuel vapor control tube assembly valve and install the fuel vapor tube quick connect coupling onto the fuel filter vapor tube.
- Pull on the fitting to make sure it is fully engaged.

2. Press the fuel vapor control tube assembly valve quick connect coupling onto the EVAP canister fitting until it locks in place and is fully seated.
- Pull on the coupling to make sure it is fully engaged.

3. Press the fuel vapor tube quick connect coupling onto the fuel vapor control tube assembly valve fitting until it locks in place and is fully seated.
- Pull on the fitting to make sure it is fully engaged.

4. Install the fuel tank.
5. Carry out a leak test. Evaporative Emission System Leak Test
6. Carry out the evaporative emission repair verification drive cycle. Evaporative Emission Repair Verification Drive Cycle