Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: The evaporative emission 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 fuel liquid is present in the area. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

WARNING: If equipped with fire suppression system, depower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM .

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Disconnect the battery ground cable. For addition information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) breather tube.
Disconnect the EVAP vapor tube quick connect coupling. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
Remove the 2 EVAP canister retaining nuts.
- To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
Disconnect the canister vent solenoid electrical connector.
Remove the 3 EVAP canister retaining rivets.
- Drill out the center of the original rivets to remove and replace with new rivets upon installation.
Remove the EVAP canister.

WARNING: If equipped with fire suppression system, repower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM .

To install, reverse the removal procedure. If equipped with fire suppression system, repower the system.
- Leak test the system. For additional information, refer to EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM LEAK TEST .
- Carry out the evaporative emission repair verification drive cycle. For additional information, REFER to the INTRODUCTION - GASOLINE article.