RAM 2500 Truck 2WD L6-5.9L DSL Turbo VIN C (2002)
Evaporative Emission Control Canister: Description and Operation
Fig.11 Location Of EVAP Canisters
VAPOR CANISTER
Two maintenance free EVAP canisters are used with all 5.9L/8.0L gasoline powered engines. Both canisters are mounted to a bracket located
below rear of vehicle cab on outside of right frame rail.
Two, maintenance free, EVAP canisters are used with all 5.9L/8.0L gasoline powered engines.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.
