Auxiliary Emission Control Systems: Canister: Inspection

INSPECT CANISTER
1. Visually check the canister for cracks or damage. If cracks or damage are found, replace the canister.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Canister Connection
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2. Check the canister operation.
  1. With the purge port closed, blow 1.10 kPa (11.2 kgf/cm² 0.16 psi) of air into the vent port, and check that air flows from the air inlet port. If the result is not as specified, replace the canister.
    
    Fig 2: Checking Air Flows From Air Inlet Port
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  2. With the vent port closed, blow.1.10 kPa (11.2 kgf/cm² 0.16 psi) of air into the air inlet port, and check that air flows from the purge port. If the result is not as specified, replace the canister.
    
    Fig 3: Checking Air Flows From Purge Port
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3. Check for air leakage.
  1. With the purge port and air inlet port closed, apply 1.9.6 kPa (0.2 kgf/cm² , 2.81 psi) of pressurized air into the vent port, then confirm that pressure is retained for 1 minute. If the result is not as specified, replace the charcoal canister assembly.
    
    Fig 4: Checking Air Leakage
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4. Check the leak detection pump.
  1. Remove the detection pump from the charcoal canister.
  2. Check that air flows from port A to B and then to C.
    If the result is not as specified, replace the charcoal canister.
    
    Fig 5: Checking Air Flow From Port A To B & Then To C
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  3. Connect the positive (+) lead of the battery to terminal 7 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 6.
  4. Check that the valve is closed.
    If the result is not as specified, replace the canister.
  5. Install the detection pump.
    
    Fig 6: Checking Leak Detection Pump
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