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


1. REMOVE CHARCOAL CANISTER







- Disconnect these hoses from the charcoal canister:
(1) Vacuum hose (from VSV)
(2) EVAP hose
- Disconnect the grommet on the check valve from the bracket. and remove the charcoal canister.
- Remove the check valve from the hose end on the charcoal canister.
2. VISUALLY INSPECT CHARCOAL CANISTER
- Look for cracks or damage.





3. CHECK FOR CLOGGED FILTER AND STUCK CHECK VALVE
- Using low pressure compressed air, blow into port A and check that air flows without resistance from the other ports.





- Blow into port B and check that air does not flow from the other ports.
- If operation is not as specified, replace the charcoal canister.





4. CLEAN FILTER IN CANISTER
- Clean the filter by blowing 294 kPa (3 kgf/cm2. 43 psi) of compressed air into port A while holding port B closed.

NOTICE:
- Do not attempt to wash the canister.
- No activated carbon should come out.

5. REINSTALL CHARCOAL CANISTER