Charcoal Canister Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the charcoal canister. (See EVAPORATIVE EMISSION (EVAP) CONTROL SYSTEM COMPONENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Plug ports A and C, then blow air into port B.
CAUTION:
- Do not apply the pressure more than 20 kPa {0.2 kgf/cm² , 2.8 psi} to the charcoal canister. Doing so will damage the charcoal canister.
Fig 1: Identifying Charcoal Canister Ports (California Emission Regulation Applicable ATX Model)
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Fig 2: Identifying Charcoal Canister Ports (Except For California Emission Regulation Applicable ATX Model)
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Verify that there is no air leakage from the case.
- If not as specified, replace the charcoal canister.