Evaporative Emission Control Canister: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Battery.

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 IS PRESENT IN THE AREA. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.

2. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Maintenance/Service and Repair.







3. Disconnect the connector.







4. Disconnect the EVAP canister purge outlet tube.







5. Remove the bolts.







6. Disconnect the canister vent solenoid hose assembly.







7. Disconnect the evaporative emissions dust separator.







8. Remove the canister vent solenoid.







9. Remove evaporative emissions canister.

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

NOTE: Lubricate all O-ring seals with MERPOL(R) O-Ring Seal Lubricant or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESE-M99B144-B.