RAM 1500 Truck 2WD V6-3.7L VIN K (2003)
Evaporative Emission Control Canister: Description and Operation
VAPOR CANISTER
Fig.26 Location, EVAP Canisters
Two, maintenance free, EVAP canisters are used. Both canisters are mounted into a two-piece support bracket located near the front of the fuel tank.
Two, maintenance free, EVAP canisters are used.The EVAP canisters are filled with granules of an activated carbon mixture. Fuel vapors entering the
EVAP canisters are absorbed by the charcoal granules.
Fuel tank pressure vents into the EVAP canisters. Fuel vapors are temporarily held in the canisters until they can be drawn into the intake manifold. The
duty cycle EVAP canister purge solenoid allows the EVAP canisters to be purged at predetermined times and at certain engine operating conditions.
