CANISTER (for Hatchback) > INSPECTION



1. INSPECT CHARCOAL CANISTER ASSEMBLY


  1. Visually check the charcoal canister assembly.



      A236519
    1. Visually check the charcoal canister for cracks or damage.
      If cracks or damage are found, replace the charcoal canister assembly.



  1. Check canister operation.



      A236520E01
    1. With the purge port closed, blow 5 kPa (0.05 kgf/cm2, 0.7 psi) of air into the vent port, and check that air flows from the air inlet port.

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      *1
      Vent Port
      *2
      Air Inlet Port
      *3
      Purge Port
      *a
      Air
      If the result is not as specified, replace the charcoal canister assembly.


    2. A236521E01
    3. With the vent port closed, blow 5 kPa (0.05 kgf/cm2, 0.7 psi) of air into the air inlet port, and check that air flows from the purge port.

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      *1
      Vent Port
      *2
      Air Inlet Port
      *3
      Purge Port
      *a
      Air
      If the result is not as specified, replace the charcoal canister assembly.


  1. Check for air leaks.



      A236522E02
    1. Connect a pressure gauge to the vent port of the charcoal canister.

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      *1
      Vent Port
      *2
      Air Inlet Port
      *3
      Purge Port
      *4
      Pressure Gauge
    2. With the purge port and the air inlet port closed, apply 20 kPa (150 mmHg, 5.91 in.Hg) 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.



  1. Check the leak detection pump.



      A236523E01
    1. Connect the positive (+) lead of the battery to terminal 5 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 1.

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      *a
      Component without harness connected
      (Charcoal Canister Assembly)
    2. Check that a clicking sound is heard from the leak detection pump.
      If the result is not as specified, replace the charcoal canister assembly.