Inspection Procedure
Special Tools
J 41413-200 Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) System Tester
Caution: Refer to Clean, Dry, Low Pressure Gas Source Caution in the Preface section.
Note: Do not perform this procedure unless instructed by an EVAP diagnostic.
- Turn OFF the ignition.
- Remove the EVAP canister purge valve.
- 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, install the EVAP canister purge valve and continue with the EVAP cleaning procedure. |
• | If carbon particles are found during the inspection procedure, replace 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. |
EVAP Cleaning Procedure
- Remove the EVAP canister. Refer to
Evaporative Emission Canister Replacement.
- Turn OFF the main valve on
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 purge pipe.
- Turn on the main nitrogen cylinder valve and continue to discharge nitrogen for 15 seconds.
- If the nitrogen does not dislodge the carbon particles, replace the 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.