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Evaporative Emission Control Canister: Service and Repair




Evaporative Emission Canister









Removal and Installation

WARNING: Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an 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 serious personal injury.

WARNING: Do not carry personal electronic devices such as cell phones, pagers or audio equipment 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 serious personal injury.

WARNING: Always disconnect the battery ground cable at the battery when working on an evaporative emission (EVAP) system or fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.

2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.

3. Disconnect the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister electrical connector.

4. Disconnect the fresh air tube from the EVAP (Evaporative Emission) canister.

5. Disconnect the fuel vapor tube assembly-to-EVAP (Evaporative Emission) canister fuel vapor tube quick connect coupling.

6. Disconnect the EVAP (Evaporative Emission) canister purge tube-to-fuel vapor tube quick connect coupling.

7. Remove the 2 nuts, 2 bolts and the EVAP (Evaporative Emission) canister assembly.
- To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).


8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Carry out the Evaporative Emission System Leak Test. For additional information, refer to Evaporative Emission System Leak Test Testing and Inspection.

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