Evaporative Emission Control Canister: Service and Repair

Evaporative Emission Canister









Removal and Installation

WARNING: Always disconnect the battery ground cable at the battery when working on an evaporative emission (EVAP) system or fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

WARNING: Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

NOTE: Use only water-based lubricants on the vapor hoses.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Vehicle Jacking and Lifting.

2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Battery.

3. Remove the fuel tank. For additional information, refer to Fuel Delivery and Air Induction.

4. Detach the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister from the fuel tank to gain access to the quick connect coupling.

5. Disconnect the Fuel Tank Pressure (FTP) sensor and vapor tube assembly quick connect coupling from the EVAP canister. For additional information, refer to Fuel Delivery and Air Induction.

6. Disconnect the vapor hose from the EVAP canister.

7. Remove the EVAP canister.

8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Lubricate the vapor hoses with a water-based lubricant to ease installation.

- Carry out the Evaporative Emission System Leak Test. For additional information, refer to Evaporative Emission System Leak Test Testing and Inspection.