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Evaporative Emission Control Canister: Testing and Inspection


CANISTER FUNCTIONAL TEST

- Attach a hose to the fuel vapor port (from fuel tank) of the canister and attempt to blow through it. Air should pass into canister, If not, replace the canister.

- Attach a hose to the EVAP port (from engine mounted solenoid) of the canister, and attempt to blow through it. Air should not pass into the canister. If air passes, replace canister.

- Reconnect all hoses.