Raider 4WD V6-3.7L SOHC (2007)
Evaporative Emission Control Canister: Description and Operation
CANISTER - VAPOR
DESCRIPTION
The maintenance free, EVAP canister (2) is mounted to the top of the fuel tank (6).
OPERATION
The EVAP canister is filled with granules of an activated carbon mixture. Fuel vapors entering the EVAP canister are absorbed by the charcoal granules.
Fuel tank pressure vents into the EVAP canister. Fuel vapors are temporarily held in the canister until they can be drawn into the intake manifold. The
duty cycle EVAP canister purge solenoid allows the EVAP canister to be purged at predetermined times and at certain engine operating conditions.
