Evaporative Emission Control Canister: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.

WARNING: THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS 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.

2. Raise and support the vehicle.







3. Disconnect the canister vent solenoid electrical connector.







4. Remove the bolts.







5. Remove the bolts.







6. Disconnect the canister vent solenoid hose assembly.
^ Lower the canister and bracket.
^ Disconnect the hose.







7. Disconnect the Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) canister purge outlet tube.
^ Reposition the clamp.
^ Disconnect the tube.







8. Remove the canister vent solenoid.







9. Remove the evaporative emissions canister.

INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
^ Leak test the system. Evaporative Emission System Leak Test
^ Carry out the evaporative emission repair verification drive cycle. Evaporative Emission Repair Verification Drive Cycle

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