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System Inspection





Engine Control(SULEV)
P0449 Evaporative Emission System-Vent Valve / Solenoid Circuit - Inspection/Repair:_:System Inspection

Canister Air-Filter inspection

1. Disassemble the Canister Air-Filter and hose from their respective positions.
2. Check the Canister air-filter for contamination.
3. Is Canister Air-Filter contaminated with dust?






Canister Close Valve(CCV) Line Inspection

1. Reconnect all EVAP hardware that was previously disconnected.
2. Disconnect hose connecting Canister Closing Valve(CCV) to canister.
3. Ignition "ON" & Engine "OFF"
4. Blow air to the canister side of the valve and verify air escapes to the air filter side.
5. Install GDS and select "CANISTER CLOSE VALVE" on the Actuation Test mode.
6. Activates "CANISTER CLOSE VALVE" by clicking "START" icon.
7. Blow air into hose and verify air does not escape.
8. Repeat this procedure 4 or 5 times to ensure CCV reliability.
9. Is CCV working properly?





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