Evaporative Emission Control Canister: Service and Repair

EVAPORATIVE EMISSION (EVAP) CANISTER REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

IMPORTANT: Clean all evaporative emission (EVAP) line connections and surrounding areas prior to disconnecting, in order to avoid possible EVAP system contamination.




1. Remove the right side, rear bumper step pad.
2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
3. Disconnect the EVAP canister vent solenoid (CVS) electrical connector (1).




4. Disconnect the EVAP canister quick connect lines.
5. Remove the EVAP canister bolt.
6. Lower the vehicle half way.




7. Loosen the EVAP canister bracket nuts (1).




8. Using a flat bladed screwdriver, disengage the front bracket clip.




9. Using a flat bladed screwdriver, disengage the rear bracket clip.
10. Remove the EVAP canister.
11. Cap the EVAP lines in order to prevent possible EVAP system contamination.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Remove the caps from the EVAP lines.
2. Install the EVAP canister.
3. Using a flat bladed screwdriver, engage the rear bracket clip.




4. Using a flat bladed screwdriver, engage the front bracket clip.




5. Tighten the EVAP canister bracket nuts (1).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten the nuts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).




6. Raise the vehicle.
7. Install the EVAP canister bolt.

Tighten the bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

8. Connect the EVAP canister quick connecting lines.




9. Connect the EVAP CVS electrical connector (1).
10. Lower the vehicle.
11. Install the right side, rear bumper step pad.