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Evaporative Emission Control Canister: Testing and Inspection

WARNING: Do not suck air through the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister purge valve tubes/hoses. Fuel vapor Inside the EVAP canister purge valve is harmful.

1. Disconnect vacuum hoses from EVAP canister.
2. Blow air into the tank pipe of the EVAP canister, there should be no restriction of air flow through the purge pipe and air pipe.

^ If the EVAP canister should fail the above check, the EVAP canister must be replaced.

3. Connect hoses to EVAP canister.