Charcoal Canister
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mazda Protege5, 2003 Mazda Protege, 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata, 2003 Mazda MPV, and 2003 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
Do not apply more than 2.8 psi to charcoal canister. Will damage charcoal canister.
Remove charcoal canister and disconnect hoses. See CHARCOAL CANISTER LOCATIONS table. Plug or apply small amount of air pressure to canister ports. See CHARCOAL CANISTER TEST PORT IDENTIFICATION table. See Fig 1 or Fig 2 . If any air leaks are present, replace charcoal canister.
CHARCOAL CANISTER TEST PORT IDENTIFICATION
| Application | Plug Ports | Apply Air To Port |
|---|---|---|
| MAZDA6 & MPV | A & C | B |
| Miata | A & B | C |
CHARCOAL CANISTER LOCATIONS
| Application | Location |
|---|---|
| MAZDA6 | Under Vehicle Behind Fuel Tank |
| Miata | Under Vehicle Forward Of Fuel Tank |
| MPV | Under Left Side Of Vehicle Forward Of Fuel Tank |