Escape 2WD L4-122 2.0L DOHC VIN B SFI (2001)
Canister Purge Control Valve: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
WARNING: 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,
RESULTING IN POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL
INJURY.
1. Disconnect the battery.
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 EVAP canister purge valve.
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Disconnect the electrical connector.
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Disconnect the vacuum tube.
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Disconnect the EVAP canister outlet tube.
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Disconnect the EVAP return tube.
3. Remove the EVAP canister purge valve.
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Remove the two nuts.
INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Carry out a leak test. See: Testing and Inspection/Component Tests/Evaporative Emission System Leak Test
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Carry out the evaporative emission repair verification drive cycle. See: Testing and Inspection/Component Tests/Evaporative Emission Repair
Verification Drive Cycle
NOTE: Lubricate all O-ring seals with MERPOL(R) O-ring Seal Lubricant meeting Ford specification ESE-M99B144-B or equivalent.