Evaporative loss control system - general information and component removal

Emission control and exhaust systems / Evaporative loss control system - general information and component removal

General information
1 The evaporative loss emission control system consists of the purge valve, the activated charcoal filter canister and a series of connecting vacuum hoses.

2 The purge valve is mounted on a bracket behind the air cleaner housing, and the charcoal canister is mounted on a bracket above the right hand front wheel housing.

Purge valve
3 On single-point injection models, ensure that the ignition is switched off, then unplug the wiring harness from the purge valve at the connector.

4 Slacken the clips and pull the vacuum (where applicable) and vapour hoses off the purge valve ports. Make a note of their orientation to aid refitting later. Remove the valve from the engine bay (see illustration).

2.4 Purge valve location - engine code 3F shown

5 Refitting is a reversal of removal.

Charcoal canister
6 Open the bonnet and locate the canister in the right hand wing (see illustration).

Disconnect the vapour hoses from it and make a note of their order of connection to aid correct refitting later.

2.6 Charcoal canister location - engine code 3F shown

7 Remove the screws from the securing bracket and lift the canister out of its aperture.

8 Refitting is a reversal of removal.