Tacoma 2WD V6-3.4L (5VZ-FE) (1995)
Evaporative Emission Control Canister: Testing and Inspection
Without California Emission
1. REMOVE VSV.
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Remove the screw from the charcoal canister.
2. REMOVE CHARCOAL CANISTER.
3. REMOVE CAP FROM CHARCOAL CANISTER.
4. VISUALLY INSPECT CHARCOAL CANISTER
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Look for cracks or damage.
5. INSPECT FOR CLOGGED FILTER AND STUCK CHECK VALVE.
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Using low pressure compressed air (4.71 kPa, 48 gf/cm2, 0.68 psi), blow into tank pipe and check that air flows without resistance from the
other pipes.
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Blow low pressure compressed air (4.71 kPa, 48 gf/cm2, 0.68 psi) into purge pipe and check that air does not flow from the tank pipe. but
flows without resistance from the other pipe.
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If a problem is found, replace the charcoal canister.
6. CLEAN FILTER IN CANISTER
Clean the filter by blowing 294 kPa (3 kgf/cm2, 43 psi) of compressed air into tank pipe while holding purge pipe closed.
NOTICE:
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Do not attempt to wash the canister.
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No activated carbon should come out.