Charcoal Canister Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
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.
) 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”.
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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