Evaporative Emission Control Canister: Service and Repair

REMOVAL




The NVLD pump (2) is attached to the EVAP canister (3). This assembly is located in the left-rear quarterpanel behind the left-rear tire.

1. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Remove left-rear tire.
3. To access EVAP canister or NVLD pump, remove plastic splash shield at rear of left-rear tire.
4. Disconnect electrical connector (4) at pump.
5. Carefully remove vapor/vacuum hoses (1) and (6) at pump.





6. Remove three canister bracket-to-body nuts (1) and (2).
7. Separate canister from mounting bracket by removing two canister-to-bracket nuts at front of canister (4). The opposite end of canister is equipped with two alignment pins. Remove canister from support bracket by pulling these two pins from the two rubber grommets

To Separate NVLD Pump from EVAP canister:





8. Pry outward on tab (3) and rotate pump clockwise about 70 degrees for removal.





9. Remove NVLD pump O-ring (2) from EVAP canister (1).

INSTALLATION
To Install NVLD Pump to EVAP canister:





1. Install new NVLD pump O-ring (2) to EVAP canister (1).





2. Position NVLD pump (4) into EVAP canister (1).
3. Rotate pump (4) until tab (3) aligns with notch in EVAP canister (1).

To Install EVAP canister:





4. Position canister (5) into mounting bracket (4). Install and tighten two canister-to-mounting bracket nuts.
5. Position canister/pump assembly to body. Install and tighten three mounting bracket-to-body nuts.





6. Carefully install vapor/vacuum lines (1) and (6) to NVLD pump and EVAP canister. The vapor/vacuum lines and hoses must be firmly connected. Check the vapor/vacuum lines at the NVLD pump, filter and EVAP canister purge solenoid for damage or leaks. If a leak is present, a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) may be set.
7. Connect electrical connector (4) to pump.
8. Install plastic splash shield at rear of left-rear tire.
9. Install left-rear tire.