Special Tools
J 41413 EVAP Pressure and Purge Station
Inspection Procedure
Important: The following procedure is to be used only if the EVAP Diagnostic or Repair Procedure be quoted.
- Turn the ignition off.
- Remove the EVAP canister purge valve. Refer to
Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Solenoid Valve Replacement.
- Lightly tap the EVAP canister purge valve on a hard surface.
- Inspect for charcoal granules exiting either of the vacuum ports.
• | If no charcoal granules are found, but obstructions in diagnostic procedures, Install the original EVAP canister purge valve. Continue to perform the cleaning procedure. |
• | If charcoal granules are found during the inspection procedure, continue with the cleaning procedure. |
• | If you were instructed to replace the EVAP canister purge valve and no charcoal granules are found, return to the EVAP diagnostic procedure. Return to the published service procedure. |
Cleaning Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Remove the EVAP canister. Refer to
Evaporative Emission Canister Replacement.
- Turn OFF the main valve on
J 41413 .
- Disconnect the hose from the diagnostic station pressure regulator.
- Using a section of vacuum hose, connect one end to the EVAP Pressure/Purge Diagnostic Station Pressure Regulator.
- Connect the other end of the vacuum hose to the canister side of the purge line.
- Turn on the main nitrogen cylinder valve and continue to discharge nitrogen for 15 seconds.
- If the nitrogen does not dislodge the obstructions, replace the purge pipe.
- 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.
- Install a new EVAP canister purge valve. Refer to
Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Solenoid Valve Replacement.
- Return to the diagnostic tables.