FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Evaporative Emission Control Canister: Testing and Inspection

Canister Inspection:





Preliminary Inspection
- Remove canister from vehicle
- Visually inspect for cracks or damage.


Canister Inspection:





Check Valve Inspection
- Blow low pressure air into port A.
- Air should flow freely out other ports.

Canister Inspection]:





- Blow into port B.
- No air flow should be present.


Canister Inspection:





Filter Cleaning
- Blow compressed air, (Below 43psi, 294 kPa), through port A while blocking port B.
- Air should flow out lower port.
- Replace canister if desired results are not achieved, or if charcoal comes out of canister during cleaning.