Evaporative Emission Control Canister: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

Fig. 24 Location, LDP/EVAP Canister:

Fig. 25 Two-Piece Support Bracket:

The EVAP canister is located behind the left-rear wheel. It is attached to a two-piece support bracket.
1. Remove rear bumper facia. Refer to Rear Facia Removal/Installation in Frame & Bumpers section.
2. Remove 1 support bracket brace bolt.

Fig. 26 Support Bracket Nuts:

3. Loosen, but do not remove 2 support bracket nuts.

Fig. 27 Support Bracket Bolt:

4. Remove upper/rear support bracket mounting bolt.
5. Carefully lower support bracket assembly to gain access to vapor/vacuum lines. To prevent damage to lines, suspend bracket assembly with rope or string.

Fig. 28 EVAP Canister Remove/Install:

6. Disconnect necessary vacuum/vapor lines at EVAP canister.
7. Remove EVAP canister mounting bolt.
8. Lift canister from support bracket (2 pins are used to align canister into support bracket).

INSTALLATION
The EVAP canister is located behind the left-rear wheel. It is attached to a two-piece support bracket.
1. Position canister to support bracket. Guide 2 alignment pins into support bracket.
2. Install EVAP canister mounting bolt. Refer to Torque Specifications.
3. Carefully install vapor/vacuum lines to canister. The vapor/vacuum lines and hoses must be firmly connected. Check the vapor/vacuum lines at the LDP, LDP filter and EVAP canister purge solenoid for damage or leaks. If a leak is present, a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) may be set.
4. Carefully raise support bracket assembly to frame rail. Install 1 support bracket brace bolt and 2 support bracket nuts.
5. Install upper/rear support bracket mounting bolt. Refer to Torque Specifications.
6. Install rear bumper facia. Refer to Rear Facia Removal/Installation in Frame & Bumpers section.