Fuel evaporative emission control system components (Central Fuel Injection/CFI engines) - removal and refitting
Carbon canister
Removal
1 The carbon canister is located behind the
bumper, under the front right-hand wheelarch
(see illustration).
5.1 Carbon canister location (wheelarch liner removed) - CFI engine
2 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
3 Remove the wheelarch liner.
4 Disconnect the pipe from the carbon canister.
5 Remove the screw securing the canister to the mounting bracket, and withdraw the canister.
Refitting
6 Refitting is a reversal of removal.
Carbon canister purge solenoid
Removal
7 The solenoid is located near the bulkhead
on the right-hand side of the engine
compartment (see illustration).
5.7 Carbon canister purge solenoid location - CFI engine
A Canister purge
solenoid
B Wiring plug
C Hose
8 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
9 Disconnect the solenoid wiring plug.
10 Disconnect both hoses from the solenoid, noting their locations, then withdraw the solenoid from the vehicle.
Refitting
11 Refitting is a reversal of removal.
See also:
Fluid leak check (Every 6000 miles or 6 months)
1 Visually inspect the engine joint faces,
gaskets and seals for any signs of water or oil
leaks. Pay particular attention to the areas
around the rocker cover, cylinder head, oil
filter and sump ...
Engine oil and filter renewal (Every 6000 miles (10 000 km) or 6 months)
1 Frequent oil and filter changes are the most
important preventative maintenance
procedures which can be undertaken by the
DIY owner. As engine oil ages, it becomes
diluted and contaminated, whic ...
Mixture adjustment check (Every 6000 miles (10 000 km) or 6 months)
Caution: Refer to the
precautions in Section 1,
Chapter 4, Part A or B (as
applicable), before proceeding.
Before carrying out any carburettor
adjustments, ensure that the ignition
timing and sp ...
