Expedition 4WD V8-4.6L SOHC VIN W (1999)
Evaporative Emission Control Canister: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
WARNING: THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS 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 ARE PRESENT IN THE AREA.
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
WARNING: THE ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM MUST BE SHUT OFF PRIOR TO
HOISTING,JACKING OR TOWING AN AIR SUSPENSION VEHICLE. THIS MAY BE ACCOMPLISHED BY TURNING OFF THE
AIR SUSPENSION SWITCH LOCATED IN THE RH KICK PANEL AREA. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN UNEXPECTED
INFLATION OR DEFLATION OF THE AIR SPRING WHICH MAY RESULT IN SHIFTING OF THE VEHICLE DURING THESE
OPERATIONS.
2. Disconnect the Evaporative Emissions Canister Vent Solenoid electrical connector.
3. Loosen the clamp and remove the Evaporative Emission Purge Outlet Tube.
4. Remove the nuts and remove canister and bracket assembly.
