Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Montego, 2005 Ford Freestyle, and 2005 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
- Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
- Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister vent solenoid electrical connector.
- Disconnect the vapor tube-to-EVAP canister quick connect coupling. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
- Disconnect the front vapor tube-to-dust separator.
- Remove the 2 EVAP canister retaining nuts.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
- Remove the 2 EVAP canister retaining bolts.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
- Release the 3 wire harness pushpin retainers.
- Remove the EVAP canister.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Carry out a leak test. For additional information, refer to EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM LEAK TEST .
- Carry out the evaporative emission repair verification drive cycle. For additional information, refer to INTRODUCTION - GASOLINE article .
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.