Component Inspection

1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Remove fuel filler cap. Refer to " 2WD : EXPLODED VIEW " (2WD models) or " AWD : EXPLODED VIEW " (AWD models).
3. Wipe clean valve housing.
   Fig 1: Cross-Sectional View Of Fuel Filler Cap

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4. Install fuel filler cap adapter (commercial service tool) to fuel filler cap.
5. Check valve opening pressure and vacuum.

Pressure: 15.3 - 20.0 kPa (0.156 - 0.204 kg/cm ²  , 2.22 - 2.90 psi) 

Vacuum: -6.0 to -3.3 kPa (-0.061 to -0.034 kg/cm ²  , -0.87 to -0.48 psi) 

Fig 2: Checking Valve Opening Pressure And Vacuum

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Is the inspection result normal? 

YES: INSPECTION END

NO: Go to 2.

Replace fuel filler cap. Refer to " 2WD : EXPLODED VIEW " (2WD models) or " AWD : EXPLODED VIEW " (AWD models).

INSPECTION END