Inspection [10/2015 - 09/2020]: Procedure

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INSPECT CANISTER (CHARCOAL CANISTER ASSEMBLY)

Visually check the canister (charcoal canister assembly).

Visually check the canister (charcoal canister assembly) for cracks or damage.

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If cracks or damage are found, replace the canister (charcoal canister assembly).

Check canister (charcoal canister assembly) operation.

With the purge line port closed, blow 0.5 kPa (0.005 kgf/cm² , 0.1 psi) of air into the vent line port, and check that air flows from the air line port.

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*a	Vent Line Port
*b	Air Line Port
*c	Purge Line Port
*d	Air

If the result is not as specified, replace the canister (charcoal canister assembly).

With the vent line port closed, blow 0.5 kPa (0.005 kgf/cm² , 0.1 psi) of air into the air line port, and check that air flows from the purge line port.

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*a	Vent Line Port
*b	Air Line Port
*c	Purge Line Port
*d	Air

If the result is not as specified, replace the canister (charcoal canister assembly).

Check for air leaks.

Connect a pressure gauge to the vent line port.

*a	Pressure Gauge
*b	Vent Line Port
*c	Air Line Port
*d	Purge Line Port
*e	Leak Detection Pump Sub-assembly Connector

With the purge line port, air line port and leak detection pump sub-assembly connector closed, apply 20 kPa (150 mmHg, 5.91 in. Hg) of pressurized air into the vent line port, then confirm that pressure is maintained for 1 minute.
If the result is not as specified, replace the canister (charcoal canister assembly).

Check the leak detection pump sub-assembly.

Connect a positive (+) battery lead to terminal 5 and a negative (-) battery lead to terminal 1.

Check that a clicking sound is heard from the leak detection pump sub-assembly.
If the result is not as specified, replace the leak detection pump sub-assembly.