Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Ford Pickup, 2006 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2006 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2006 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.
NOTE:
Some vehicles come equipped with a steel fuel tank that is mounted midship. This fuel tank is referred to as an auxiliary fuel tank.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & 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 quick connect coupling from the EVAP canister. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION - GASOLINE AND DIESEL .
- Disconnect the fuel vapor vent hose from the dust separator.
- Remove the 2 bolts and the EVAP canister assembly.
- To install, tighten to 17 Nm (13 lb-ft).
- If necessary, disconnect the fuel pump driver module electrical connector from the fuel pump driver module.
- 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.
- Place the EVAP canister bracket assembly on a clean work surface.
- Disconnect the EVAP filter assembly-to-EVAP canister tube quick connect coupling at the EVAP canister. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION - GASOLINE AND DIESEL .
- Remove the EVAP canister.
- Disconnect the dust separator hoses.
- 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 .
All vehicles
Midship fuel tank equipped vehicles
All vehicles
Midship fuel tank equipped vehicles
Aft-of-axle and auxiliary fuel tank equipped vehicles
NOTE:
Some vehicle applications have the fuel pump driver module located on the EVAP canister bracket.
Aft-of-axle and midship fuel tank equipped vehicles
Auxiliary fuel tank equipped vehicles
All vehicles