Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford Pickup, 2005 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2005 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2005 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
The evaporative emissions system contains fuel vapor and condensed fuel vapor. Although not present in large quantities, it still presents the danger of explosion or fire. Disconnect the battery ground cable from the battery to minimize the possibility of an electrical spark occurring, possibly causing a fire or explosion if fuel vapor or liquid fuel are present in the area. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
- Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
- Remove the spare tire.
- Disconnect the spare tire carrier extension tube.
- Disconnect the evaporative emissions (EVAP) canister vent solenoid electrical harness retainer from the spare tire carrier assembly.
- Remove the 2 EVAP canister assembly bracket bolts.
- To install, tighten to 17 Nm (13 lb-ft).
- Remove the 4 spare tire carrier assembly bolts.
- To install, tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).
- Disconnect the EVAP canister vent solenoid electrical connector.
- Disconnect the fuel vapor tube from the EVAP canister.
- Disconnect the fuel vapor vent tube from the dust separator.
- Remove the 2 bolts and the EVAP canister assembly.
- To install, tighten to 17 Nm (13 lb-ft).
- Remove the 4 bolts and the EVAP canister assembly.
- To install, tighten to 17 Nm (13 lb-ft).
- Place the EVAP canister bracket assembly on a clean work surface.
- Disconnect the dust separator hose.
- Remove the dust separator from the EVAP canister bracket assembly.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Carry out the evaporative emission system leak test. For additional information, refer to EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM LEAK TEST .
- Carry out the evaporative emissions repair verification drive cycle. For additional information, refer to EVAPORATIVE EMISSION REPAIR VERIFICATION DRIVE CYCLE .
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