Inspection Procedure
Tools Required
J 41413 EVAP Pressure/Purge
Diagnostic Station
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: Proceed with the following procedure only when performing a purge valve
replacement.
- Turn OFF the ignition.
- Remove the evaporative emission (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 carbon particles exiting either of the vacuum ports.
• | If contamination is found during the inspection procedure. Replace
the EVAP canister purge valve and continue with the cleaning procedure. |
• | If no contamination is found continue with the published service
procedure. |
Cleaning Procedure
- Connect the J 41413
.
- Raise the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
- Remove the EVAP canister. Refer to
Evaporative Emission Canister Replacement
.
- Turn OFF the main valve on the J 41413
.
- Disconnect the hose from the diagnostic station pressure regulator.
- Using a section of vacuum hose, connect one end onto 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 J 41413
to the original condition.
Important: The EVAP canister must be replaced if contamination is found.
- 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 published service procedure.