Mountaineer 2WD V8-4.6L VIN 8 (2006)
Evaporative Emission Control Canister: Service and Repair
EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CANISTER
Removal and Installation
WARNING:
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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. Failure to follow these instructions may
result in personal injury.
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Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable
mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
3. Remove the fuel tank.
4. Detach the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister from the fuel tank to gain access to the quick connect coupling.
5. Disconnect the fuel tank pressure sensor and tube assembly quick connect coupling from the EVAP canister.
6. Disconnect the vapor hose from the EVAP canister.
7. Remove the EVAP canister.
8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Lubricate the vapor hoses with clean engine oil to ease installation.
9. Leak test the evaporative emission system.
10. Carry out the evaporative emission repair verification drive cycle. See: Testing and Inspection/Evaporative Emission Repair Verification Drive
Cycle
