Inspection Procedure
Tools Required
J 41413  EVAP Pressure/Purge
Diagnostic Station
Notice: Use the EVAP Pressure/Purge Diagnostic Station J 41413 in order
to provide a clean, dry, low pressure gas source. Do not substitute any other
pressurized gas source. Damage may result to the EVAP system.
Important: Do not perform this procedure unless instructed by an EVAP diagnostic.
- Turn OFF the ignition.
 
- Remove the EVAP canister purge valve. Refer to 
Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Solenoid Valve Replacement 
.
 
- Lightly tap the EVAP canister purge valve on a clean hard surface.
 
- Inspect for carbon particles exiting either of the vacuum ports.
 
| •  | If no carbon particles are found reinstall the EVAP canister purge
valve and continue with the EVAP cleaning procedure. | 
 
| •  | If you were instructed to replace the EVAP canister purge valve,
and no carbon particles are found, return to the EVAP diagnostic procedure.
Do not perform the EVAP cleaning procedure. | 
 
EVAP Cleaning Procedure
- Remove the EVAP canister. Refer to 
Evaporative Emission Canister Replacement 
.
 
- Turn OFF the main valve on the J 41413 
EVAP pressure/purge diagnostic station.
 
- Disconnect the hose from the diagnostic station pressure regulator.
 
- Using a section of vacuum hose, connect one end to the diagnostic
station pressure regulator.
 
- Connect the other end of the vacuum hose to the canister side
of the purge pipe.
 
- Turn on the main nitrogen cylinder valve and continue to discharge
nitrogen for 15 seconds.
 
- If the nitrogen does not dislodge the carbon particles, replace
the purge pipe.
 
- Return the EVAP Pressure/Purge Diagnostic Station to its original
condition.
 
- Install a new EVAP canister. Refer to 
Evaporative Emission Canister Replacement 
.
 
- Lower the vehicle.
 
- Continue with the published service manual diagnostic DTC procedure.