Fuel and emission control systems

Charcoal canister inspection

~1min read

1. Remove the charcoal canister.

2. Plug the atmosphere side port and purge solenoid valve side port of the charcoal canister.

3. Blow air into the charcoal canister from the fuel tank side port and verify that there is no air leakage.

  • If there is air leakage, replace the charcoal canister.

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