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EVAP Canister Inspection

  1. Remove the EVAP canister.
  2. Visually inspect the EVAP canister, especially at the arrows, for any cracks or damage. See Fig 1 .
  3. Plug the vent port (4). The vent port will remain plugged for all tests. See Fig 2 .
  4. Block the purge port (3) closed. See Fig 2 .
  5. Blow air with a pressure of 0.25 psi (1.7 kPa) into the EVAP vapor port (2). See Fig 2 .
  6. Verify that air flows out of drain hose (1). See Fig 2 .
  7. Block the purge port (3) and the drain hose (1) closed. See Fig 3 .
  8. Blow air with a pressure of 0.25 psi (1.7 kPa) into the EVAP vapor port (4).
  9. Verify that air does not flow out of the air inlet port (2). See Fig 3 .
  10. Block the air inlet port (2) closed. See Fig 4 .
  11. Connect Hand Vacuum Pump (J 23738-A), or equivalent, to the purge port (1). See Fig 4 .
  12. Apply 1.0 in. Hg of vacuum to purge port (1) with the hand vacuum pump. See Fig 4 .
  13. Verify that the vacuum holds while the air inlet port (2) is closed. See Fig 4 .
  14. Open the air inlet port (2) and verify that the vacuum is released. See Fig 4 .
  15. Block the air inlet port (1) closed. See Fig 5 .
  16. Connect the hand vacuum pump to the EVAP vapor port (3). See Fig 5 .
  17. Apply 1.0 in. Hg of vacuum to the EVAP port (3) using the hand vacuum pump. See Fig 5 .
  18. Verify that there is vacuum pressure at the purge port (2). See Fig 5 .
  19. Replace the EVAP canister if the canister failed any of the inspections or tests.
Fig 1: Identifying EVAP Canister Inspection Points
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Fig 2: Checking For Plugged Drain Hose
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Fig 3: Verifying No Air Flow From Air Inlet Port
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Fig 4: Verifying Vacuum Holds While Air Intake Port Is Closed
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Fig 5: Checking For Vacuum At The Purge Port
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