Explorer Sport 2WD V6-4.0L VIN E (2002)
Leak Detection Valve: Service and Repair
Vehicles Built Before 03/2002
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
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. Remove the EVAP canister.
3. Remove the canister vent solenoid.
INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse removal procedure.
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Leak test the EVAP system. See: Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General Diagnostics/Evaporative Emission System Leak Test
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Carry out the evaporative emission repair verification drive cycle. See: Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General
Diagnostics/Evaporative Emission Repair Verification Drive Cycle
