Evaporative Emission (EVAP) System Cleaning

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 41413 EVAP Pressure/Purge Diagnostic Station

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

IMPORTANT: Do not perform this procedure unless instructed by an Evaporative Emission (EVAP) diagnostic.

1. Turn OFF the ignition.

NOTE: Use the EVAP Pressure/Purge Diagnostic Station J 41413 in order to provide a clean, dry, low pressure gas source. Do not substitute any other pressurized gas source. Damage may result to the EVAP system.

2. Remove the EVAP canister purge valve.
3. Lightly tap the EVAP canister purge valve on a clean hard surface.
4. Inspect for carbon particles exiting either of the vacuum ports:
^ If carbon particles are NOT found, reinstall the EVAP canister purge valve and continue with the EVAP cleaning procedure.
^ If carbon particles are found during the inspection procedure, replace the EVAP canister purge valve and continue with the EVAP cleaning procedure.
^ If you were instructed to replace the EVAP canister purge valve, and carbon particles are NOT found, return to the EVAP diagnostic procedure. Do not perform the EVAP cleaning procedure.