Econoline E550 V8-7.3L DSL Turbo VIN F (2002)
Evaporative Emission Control Canister: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
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.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Loosen the clamps and remove the evaporative emission purge outlet tube.
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Disconnect the canister vent solenoid electrical connector.
4. Remove the canister and bracket assembly.
5. If necessary, remove the retainer by sliding the retainer off the bracket.
