Tools Required
J 41413-200
EVAP Pressure
and Purge Station
Inspection Procedure
Notice: Use the 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.
Important: Do not perform this procedure unless instructed
by an EVAP diagnostic.
- Turn OFF the ignition.
- Remove the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge solenoid valve.
Refer to
Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Solenoid Valve Replacement
.
- Lightly tap the EVAP canister purge valve on a clean hard surface.
- Inspect for carbon particles exiting either of the vacuum ports.
• | If no carbon particles are found reinstall the EVAP canister purge valve
and continue with the EVAP cleaning procedure. |
• | If you were instructed to replace the EVAP canister purge valve, and no
carbon particles are found, return to the EVAP diagnostic procedure. Do not perform
the EVAP cleaning procedure. |
Cleaning Procedure
- Remove the EVAP canister. Refer to
Evaporative Emission Canister Replacement
.
- Turn OFF the main valve on the
J 41413-200
.
- Disconnect the hose from the diagnostic station pressure regulator.
- Using a section of vacuum hose, connect one end to the diagnostic station
pressure regulator.
- Connect the other end of the vacuum hose to the canister side of the EVAP
purge pipe.
- Turn on the main nitrogen cylinder valve and continue to discharge nitrogen
for 15 seconds.
- If the EVAP purge pipe is plugged and the nitrogen does not dislodge the
carbon particles, replace the EVAP purge pipe. Refer to
Evaporative Emission Hoses/Pipes Replacement - Engine/Chassis
.
- Return the EVAP Pressure/Purge Diagnostic Station to its original condition.
- Install a new EVAP canister. Refer to
Evaporative Emission Canister Replacement
.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Continue with the published service manual diagnostic DTC procedure.