Explorer 2WD V6-245 4.0L VIN X SFI (1999)
Canister Purge Solenoid: 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 FUEL LIQUID IS
PRESENT IN THE AREA. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector.
3. Remove the Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) canister.
4. Remove the canister vent solenoid.
INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse removal procedure.
2. Leak test the evaporative emission canister and bracket assembly. See: Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General
Diagnostics/Evaporative Emission Canister Assembly Leak Test
3. Leak test the evaporative emission system. See: Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General Diagnostics/EVAP System Leak Test
4. Perform the Evaporative Emission Running Loss Monitor Repair Verification Drive Cycle.
