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Evaporative Emission Control System

EF & EC-642prose procedure

Inspection (Cont'd)

FUEL TANK VACUUM RELIEF VALVE

  1. 1
    Wipe clean valve housing.
  2. 2
    Suck air through the cap. A slight resistance accompanied by valve clicks indicates that valve is in good mechanical condition. Note also that, by further sucking air, the resistance should disappear with valve clicks.
    Cutaway of the fuel tank vacuum relief valve (fuel filler cap). Shows internal spring and valve with air-flow arrows. Labeled 'Spring' and 'Valve'.
    SEC308A
  3. 3
    If valve is clogged or if no resistance is felt, replace cap as an assembly.

FUEL CHECK VALVE

  1. 1
    Blow air through connector on fuel tank side. A considerable resistance should be felt and a portion of air flow should be directed toward the canister.
    Cutaway of the fuel check valve showing internal springs and valve passages. Labeled 'Fuel tank side' and 'Carbon canister side'. Legend: open arrow = Air, solid arrow = Fuel vapor.
    SEC309A
  2. 2
    Blow air through connector on canister side. Air flow should be smoothly directed toward fuel tank.
  3. 3
    If fuel check valve is suspected of not properly functioning in steps 1 and 2 above, replace it.

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