Kia Optima Hybrid Owner's Manual Quiz
Emission Control System

Canister Repair Procedures

In this manual: Emission Control System
General Information — 4Engine Mechanical System — 50Engine Electrical System — 20Emission Control System — 30Engine Control System/Fuel System — 84Automatic Transmission — 98Drive Shaft and Axle — 15Suspension System — 36Steering — 12Restraints — 50Brake System — 38Body (Interior and Exterior) — 54Body Electrical System — 233Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 57
10steps
~60min
3/5difficulty
010203040505.94N·mlb·ft
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Removal

  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) terminal of the 12 V auxiliary battery.
  2. Raise the vehicle.
  3. Remove the rear muffler hanger (A).
  4. Remove the rear suspension damper (A).
  5. Disconnect the quick-connect fittings of the vapor tube (A) and the vent hoses (B).
  6. Separate the canister from the auxiliary canister by loosening the canister mounting bracket bolts (A).
  7. Remove the canister bracket mounting bolts (B).
  8. Remove the canister protective cover (C).
  9. Remove the canister (A) by loosening the canister bracket bolts (B).
  10. Remove the auxiliary canister (A) by unscrewing the nuts (B) and disconnecting the vent hoses (C).

Inspection

  1. Visually inspect for the following. - Cracks or leaks in the canister - Poor connection, deformation, or damage to the vapor hose/tube.
    A: Canister - Atmosphere (NVLD module and fuel tank air filter) B: Canister - Intake Manifold (PCSV) C: Canister - Fuel Tank

Installation

Installation is the reverse of removal. Canister mounting bolt: 3.9 ~ 5.9 N·m Canister bracket mounting bolt: 8.8 ~ 13.7 N·m Canister auxiliary mounting bolt: 3.9 ~ 5.9 N·m

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