Crown Victoria V8-4.6L SOHC VIN 6 (1996)
Evaporative Emission Control Canister: Service and Repair
Fuel Vapor Canister Venting System
1. Raise vehicle on hoist.
2. Remove Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) Canister retaining bolts.
3. Partially lower EVAP canister and disconnect EVAP and brake tube from EVAP canister.
4. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten EVAP canister retaining nuts to 34-46 Nm (25-33 lb ft). Perform system leak check as follows:
a. Disconnect and plug fuel tank filler pipe shield leading to the EVAP canister at the EVAP canister purge valve.
b. Plug vent at the EVAP canister.
c. Using a suitable EVAP leak tester, pressurize the fuel system through the test fuel tank filler cap.
d. Verify that the pressure within the system does not decay.
e. If pressure does decay, determine the cause of the leak and repair.
f.
Remove plugs and reconnect fuel tank filler pipe shield to the EVAP canister purge valve.
