Canister Purge Control Valve: Service and Repair

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, POSSIBLY CAUSING A FIRE OR EXPLOSION IF FUEL VAPOR OR LIQUID 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. Disconnect battery cable. For additional information, refer to Battery.







2. Disconnect the connector.







3. Disconnect the vacuum line.







4. Disconnect the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) return tube.







5. Disconnect the EVAP canister purge outlet tube.







6. Remove the EVAP canister purge valve.

INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
^ Carry out a leak test. For additional information, refer to Evaporative Emission System Leak Test. Evaporative Emission System Leak Test
^ Carry out the evaporative emission repair verification drive cycle. For additional information, refer to Evaporative Emission Repair Verification Drive Cycle. Service and Repair

NOTE:
^ The EVAP canister assembly must be leak-tested prior to installation on the vehicle.
^ Lubricate the O-ring seals with MERPOL(R) or equivalent meeting Ford specifications ESE-M99B144-B.