Evaporative Emission Control Canister: Service and Repair

EVAPORATIVE EMISSION (EVAP) CANISTER REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.




2. Disconnect the fuel tank vapor line (6) from the canister (2).
3. Disconnect the canister purge line (7) from the canister (2).
4. Remove the canister vent line (1) from the canister (2) by twisting and pulling it away from the canister.




5. Remove the canister retaining nut (4).
6. Remove the canister (3) from the attaching stud (2) and then slide the canister out of the retainer enclosed slots (5).

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the canister (3) onto the retainer (5) and over the retaining stud (2).
2. Install the canister retaining nut (4), hand tighten only.
3. Push the canister in board as far as possible in the enclosed slots (5) of the retainer, and tighten the canister retaining nut to the specified torque.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten the canister retaining nut to 6 N.m (53 lb in).




4. Install the canister vent line (1) onto the canister vent port (3).
5. Align the canister purge line quick connector (7) with the canister purge line port (5) and push the connector firmly onto the port.
6. Align the fuel tank vapor line quick connector (5) with the fuel tank vapor port (4) and push the connector firmly onto the port.