Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Mariner and 2010 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an 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 serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not carry personal electronic devices such as cell phones, pagers or audio equipment 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 serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Always disconnect the battery ground cable at the battery when working on an evaporative emission (EVAP) system or fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
- Remove the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister assembly. For additional information, refer to EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CANISTER .
- Disconnect the EVAP canister vent solenoid and fuel vapor vent valve electrical connectors.
- Release the pin-type retainer and remove the EVAP canister wire harness.
- Remove the 3 EVAP
canister tray bolts.
- To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
- Disconnect the EVAP canister purge tube-to- EVAP canister quick connect coupling. For additional information, refer to QUICK CONNECT COUPLING .
- Disconnect the fuel vapor vent valve-to- EVAP canister quick connect coupling. For additional information, refer to QUICK CONNECT COUPLING .
- Remove the EVAP canister from the tray.
- Depress the locking tab outward, rotate the EVAP canister vent solenoid clockwise and remove it from the EVAP canister.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Carry out the Evaporative Emission System Leak Test. For additional information, refer to EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM LEAK TEST .
NOTE:
Do not apply engine oil to the EVAP
canister vent solenoid O-ring seal. Clean water may be applied to aid reassembly.