Engine

Charcoal Canister Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]

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Leakage Inspection

1. Perform the following procedures:

  • Assemble the hose used for inspection to port A.

  • Cover ports B and C with the caps.

Except for Mexico


Mexico


CAUTION:
  • Do not apply a pressure 20 kPa {150 mmHg, 5.91 inHg} or more to the charcoal canister for 1 min. or more. Doing so will damage the charcoal canister.

2. Apply pressure (19.6 kPa {147 mmHg, 5.79 inHg}

) through the hose, and verify that air does not leak from the charcoal canister.

Except for Mexico


Mexico


  • If there is airflow, replace the charcoal canister..

  • If there is no airflow, perform the following “Airflow Inspection”.

Airflow Inspection

1. Perform the following procedure to verify the charcoal canister airflow.

    Between port A and port B
  • Plug the port C.

    Except for Mexico


    Mexico

  • Apply a pressure of 19.6 kPa {147 mmHg, 5.79 inHg}

    to port A.

  • Verify that there is airflow from port B.

    • If there is no airflow, replace the charcoal canister..

    Between port A and port C
  • Plug the port B.

    Except for Mexico


    Mexico

  • Apply a pressure of 19.6 kPa {147 mmHg, 5.79 inHg}

    to port A.

  • Verify that there is airflow from port C.

    • If there is no airflow, replace the charcoal canister..

    Between port B and port C
  • Plug the port A.

    Except for Mexico


    Mexico

  • Apply a pressure of 19.6 kPa {147 mmHg, 5.79 inHg}

    to port B.

  • Verify that there is airflow from port C.

    • If there is no airflow, replace the charcoal canister..

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