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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. Remove the fuel tank.

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

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

4. Remove the 3 nuts and the EVAP (Evaporative Emission) canister.
- To install, tighten to 2 Nm (18 lb-in).


5. 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.