Econoline E250 3/4 Ton V6-4.2L VIN 2 (1998)
Evaporative Emission Control Canister: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
WARNING: THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM CONTAINS FUEL VAPOR AND CONDENSED FUEL VAPOR. ALTHOUGH
NOT PRESENT IN LARGE QUANTITIES, IT STILL PRESENTS THE DANGER OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE. DISCONNECT THE
BATTERY GROUND CABLE FROM THE BATTERY TO MINIMIZE THE POSSIBILITY OF AN ELECTRICAL SPARK OCCURRING,
POSSIBLY CAUSING A FIRE OR EXPLOSION IF FUEL VAPOR OR LIQUID FUEL IS PRESENT IN THE AREA.
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Loosen the clamps and remove the evaporative emission return tubes.
3. Remove the nuts and remove canister and bracket assembly.
4. If required, remove the retainer by sliding the retainer off the bracket.