Corolla CE Sedan 4-Door L4-1587cc 1.6L DOHC MFI (1997)
Evaporative Emission Control Canister: Testing and Inspection
CHARCOAL CANISTER INSPECTION
1. REMOVE CHARCOAL CANISTER
2. REMOVE CAP FROM CHARCOAL CANISTER
3. VISUALLY INSPECT CHARCOAL CANISTER
Look for cracks or damage.
4. INSPECT FOR CLOGGED FILTER AND STUCK CHECK VALVE
(a) Blow low pressure compressed air (4.71 kPa, 48 gf/sq.cm, 0.68 psi). into port A and check that air flows without resistance from the other
ports.
(b) Blow low pressure compressed air into port B and check that air does not flow from the other ports. If a problem is found, replace the charcoal
canister.
5. CLEAN FILTER IN CANISTER
Clean the filter by blowing 294 kPa (3 kgf/sq.cm, 43 psi) of compressed air into port A while holding port B closed.
NOTICE:
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Do not attempt to wash the canister.
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No activated carbon should come out.