Tools Required
J 41413
EVAP Pressure/Purge
Diagnostic 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: Proceed with the following procedure only if referenced by a EVAP diagnostic
or repair procedure.
- 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 no carbon particles were detected, but a blockage was detected
during a diagnostic procedure. Install the original EVAP canister purge valve
and continue with the cleaning procedure. |
• | If carbon particles are found during the inspection procedure.
Replace the EVAP canister purge valve and continue with the cleaning procedure. |
• | If a diagnostic procedure directed you to replace the EVAP canister
purge valve and no carbon particles were detected. Replace the EVAP canister
purge valve and return to the published service procedure. |
Cleaning Procedure
- 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
EVAP pressure/purge diagnostic station.
- 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 EVAP Pressure/Purge Diagnostic Station to the original
condition of the station.
- 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.