Escort ZX2 L4-2.0L DOHC VIN 3 (2000)
Evaporative Emission Control Canister: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to 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 COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Maintenance/Service and Repair.
3. Disconnect the evaporative canister tube and EVAP canister purge outlet tube.
CAUTION: Care must be taken to avoid damaging the canister vent solenoid.
4. Disconnect the canister vent solenoid electrical connector.
5. Remove the EVAP canister and bracket assembly.