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Evaporative Emissions System: Testing and Inspection


INSPECTION





1. VISUALLY INSPECT LINES AND CONNECTIONS
Look for loose connections, sharp bends or damage.

2. VISUALLY INSPECT FUEL TANK
Look for deformation, cracks or fuel leakage.





3. VISUALLY INSPECT FUEL TANK CAP
Check if the cap and/or gasket are deformed or damaged. If necessary, repair or replace the cap.

4. INSPECT CHARCOAL CANISTER
(a) Remove the charcoal canister.
(b) Remove the EVAP hoses from charcoal canister.





(c) Visually check the charcoal canister for cracks or damage.
(d) Check for clogged filter, and stuck check valve and diaphragm.





(1) Install the plug to port E.
(2) While holding port B closed, blow air (1.76 kPa, 18 gf/Sq.cm, 0.26 psi) into port A and check that air flows from port D.





(3) While holding port B and port B closed, blow air (1.76 kPa, 18 gf/Sq.cm, 0.26 psi) into port A and check that air does not flow from port C.





(4) Apply vacuum (3.43 kPa, 25.7 mmHg, 1.01 in.Hg) to port B, check that the vacuum does not decrease when port C is closed, and check that the vacuum decreases when port C is released.





(5) While holding port C closed, apply vacuum (3.43 kPa, 25.7 mmHg, 1.01 in.Hg) to port A and check that air flows into port B.
If a problem is found, replace the charcoal canister.
(6) Remove the plug.
(e) Install the EVAP hoses to the charcoal canister.
(f) Install the charcoal canister.

5. INSPECT VSV FOR EVAP
6. INSPECT VSV FOR VAPOR PRESSURE SENSOR
7. INSPECT VAPOR PRESSURE SENSOR