Evaporative Emissions System: Service and Repair

EVAP System Cleaning




INSPECTION PROCEDURE

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 41413 [1][2]EVAP Pressure/Purge Diagnostic Station Whenever the DTC diagnostics lead to a no trouble found or a purge solenoid valve replacement, proceed with the following charcoal canister diagnostics.

NOTE: Use the [1][2]EVAP Pressure/Purge Diagnostic Station J 41413 in order to provide a clean, dry, low pressure gas source. Do not substitute any other pressurized gas source. Damage may result to the EVAP system.

The [1][2]EVAP pressure/purge diagnostic station is required to provide a clean, dry, low pressure gas source. Do not substitute any other pressurized gas source or damage to the EVAP system may result.

1. Turn off the ignition.
2. Remove the EVAP canister purge valve from the vehicle.
3. Lightly tap the EVAP canister purge valve on a clean work area.
4. Inspect for carbon particles existing from either of the vacuum ports.
5. If no carbon release is evident, reinstall the components. Continue with the published service manual DTC procedures.
6. If carbon is being released from either component, continue with this service procedure.
7. Remove the charcoal canister from the vehicle.
8. Turn off the main cylinder valve (1) on the [1][2]EVAP purge/pressure diagnostic station.
9. Disconnect the black hose (4) that connects the nitrogen cylinder to the diagnostic station at the pressure regulator (5).
10. Using a section of the vacuum hose, connect one end onto the open fitting of the diagnostic station pressure regulator (5).
11. Connect the other end of the vacuum line side of the EVAP canister purge valve line at the vehicle.
12. Turn on the main nitrogen cylinder valve (1).
13. Continue to blow any debris from the purge line for 15 seconds.
14. Return the diagnostic station to the original condition by re-installing the black hose (4) disconnected in step 9.
15. Replace the EVAP canister purge valve and the charcoal canister with the new components.
16. Connect the [1][2]EVAP purge/pressure diagnostic station to the vehicle EVAP service port. Turn the 4 position switch to purge.
17. Start the engine. Allow the engine to reach the operating temperature.
18. Open the throttle until the engine speed reaches 2,000 RPM.
19. Note the H20 vacuum gauge on the diagnostic station. The vacuum should be more than 15 in H20.
20. If the vacuum is less than 15 in H20, perform a complete throttle body service including cleaning the purge ports, as outlined in the service manual. Go to step 1.
21. If the vacuum is more than 15 in H20, continue with the published service manual diagnostics.