Evaporative Emission Control Canister: Service and Repair

EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CANISTER

REMOVAL

1. 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.

Disconnect the battery ground cable.

2. Remove the spare tire.
3. Raise and support the vehicle.







4. Disconnect the fuel filler pipe remote vapor hose.







5. Disconnect the fuel vapor hoses from the evaporative emissions (EVAP) canister.







6. Remove the canister assembly mounting bolts.







7. Remove the EVAP canister bracket assembly.







8. Disconnect the EVAP canister vent solenoid electrical connector.
9. Place the EVAP canister bracket assembly on a clean work surface.







10. Remove the vapor connector sleeve.







11. Disconnect the vapor hose from the EVAP canister vent solenoid.







12. Remove the EVAP canisters.

INSTALLATION

1. NOTE: Lubricate the O-rings with MERPOL(R).

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