Fuel vapour separator

FUEL VAPOUR SEPARATOR

Located in the boot, the separator has the purpose of limiting the amount of fuel vapours which reach the canister by condensing a part of them, thanks to its shape.

It consists of a plastic container with two connections: one lower vapour inlet and condensed fuel outlet and one upper outlet to the canister.

REMOVAL/REFITTING

• Remove the space saver spare wheel.
• Remove the boot upholstery.
1. Disconnect the tank fuel vapour inlet pipe from the separator.
2. Disconnect the canister fuel outlet pipe from the separator.
3. Loosen the fastening screws and remove the fuel vapour separator.

FUEL VAPOUR SOLENOID VALVE

This valve is controlled by the injection ECU and lets the fuel vapours stored in the canister into the intake manifold.

REMOVAL/REFITTING

• Make sure the ignition key is at "STOP" and disconnect the (-) battery terminal.
• Loosen the screws and remove the right engine compartment guard.

1. Disconnect the fuel vapour solenoid valve electrical connection.
2. Disconnect the fuel vapour solenoid valve inlet and outlet pipes.
3. Remove the fuel vapour solenoid valve by removing it from its bracket.

FUEL VAPOUR CANISTER

This device consists of an active carbon filtering element in a plastic casing which absorbs the fuel vapours from the separator. A one-way valve, to which it is connected via a specific pipe, allows to take in external air during vapour intake to wash the active carbon filter.

REMOVAL/REFITTING

• Position the vehicle on a shop jack.
• Remove the right-hand front wheel.
• Loosen the screws and remove the right side engine compartment guard.
• Remove the right front wheelhouse.

1. Loosen the canister fastening screw.
2. Disconnect the two canister pipes and remove the canister.