Evaporative Chamber Inspection [MZI-3.7]

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Remove the evaporative chamber. See EVAPORATIVE CHAMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L5] .
Plug the port C.
Verify that there is air flow from port B when pressure is applied to port A.
- If there is no airflow, replace the evaporative chamber See EVAPORATIVE CHAMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7] )
Remove the plug of port C.

Fig 1: View Of Evaporative Chamber
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Plug the port B.
Verify that there is air flow from port C when pressure is applied to port A.
- If there is no airflow, replace the evaporative chamber. See EVAPORATIVE CHAMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7] .
Remove the plug of port B.

Fig 2: Identifying Evaporative Chamber Ports
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Verify that there is air flow when vacuum is applied to port A.
- If there is no airflow, replace the evaporative chamber. See EVAPORATIVE CHAMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7] .
Fig 3: Identifying Vacuum Applied To Port
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.