Emission control system

Charcoal canister

4steps
~24min
2/5difficulty
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repair procedures

expansion

  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

  2. Remove the fuel tank.

    (Refer to Engine Controls/Fuel System — Fuel Tank)

  3. Disconnect the quick-release connector (A) of the vapor hose from the ventilation hose (B).

  4. Loosen the mounting screw (A), then remove the canister.

TEST

  1. Visually inspect the following items.

    • Crack or leak in the charcoal canister

    • Poor connection, deformation, or damage of the vapor hose/tube.

    A: Charcoal canister ↔ fuel tank

    B: Activated charcoal filter ↔ intake manifold

    C: Charcoal canister ↔ atmosphere

Installation

  1. Installation is the reverse of removal.

Test yourself

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