Canister Purge Solenoid: Service and Repair

Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister, removing and installing

Note: Checking for proper seal (leak testing).

Removing
Observe safety precautions.
Observe rules for cleanliness.





Vehicles with Front Wheel Drive (FWD)
^ Remove EVAP canister cover at bottom of spare tire well (arrows).





Vehicles with All Wheel Drive (AWD)
^ Disconnect exhaust system at clamping sleeve (arrows).
^ Remove right rear bracket for exhaust system.
^ Disengage rear portion of exhaust system at brackets.

Note: The exhaust system release element must not be bent more than 10°, otherwise it could be damaged.





^ Remove rear heat shield and bracket for exhaust system (arrows).





^ Remove rear bolts -3- of subframe at left and right.

WARNING: Subframe will sink about 100 mm when bolts are loosened.

Note: To avoid the need for an alignment, subframe must only be released (i.e. lowered) on rear side.

^ Remove bolts -1- and -2- of stabilizer at left and right.
^ Swing stabilizer down.





^ Remove cover of EVAP canister at bottom of spare tire well (arrows).





All
^ Remove vacuum line -1- to Leak Detection Pump (LDP) -V144- by pressing on release button.
^ Disconnect electrical harness connector for Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister purge solenoid valve -N115- -2-.





^ Disconnect hose connections -1- and -2- at vent lines.
^ Unscrew pin bolts (arrows) and remove EVAP canister.

Installing
Installation is the reverse of removal, noting the following:

Note: Secure all hose connections using hose clamps appropriate for the model type, Refer to Parts Supplier

Vehicles with All Wheel Drive (AWD)
^ Secure subframe using new bolts:
^ Secure stabilizer:
^ Adjust exhaust system to be tension free





Tightening torques