Kia Sportage: Repair procedures | Canister

 Inspection

[System Inspection]

1. Disconnect the vapor hose from the intake manifold and connect a vacuum pump to the nipple on the intake manifold.

• At Cold Engine [Engine Coolant Temperature < 60ºC(140ºF) ]

2. Check the following points with applied vacuum at the purge control solenoid valve (PCSV).

• At Warmed Engine [Engine Coolant Temperature > 80ºC(176ºF) ]

[PCSV Inspection]

1. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.

2. Disconnect the PCSV connector (A).

3. Disconnect the vapor hose (B) which is connected to the intake manifold from the PCSV.

4. After connecting a vacuum pump to the nipple, apply vacuum.

5. With the PCSV control line grounded, check the valve operation with battery voltage applied to the PCSV (Open) and removed (Closed).

6. Measure the coil resistance of the PCSV.

Specifications: 19.0 ~ 22.0Ω [20ºC (68ºF) ]

[EVAP Leakage Test]

1. Select "Evap. Leakage Test".

2. Proceed with the test according to the screen introductions.

Canister

Repair procedures

Removal

1. Remove the fuel tank. (Refer to "Fuel tank" in FL group.)

2. Disconnect the vapor tube quick-connector (B) and the ventilation hose (A).

3. Remove the canister in the direction of an arrow after removing the installation screws (C).

Inspection

1. Check for the following items visually.

• Cracks or leakage of the canister.
• Loose connection, distortion, or damage of the vapor hose/tube.

1. Canister ↔ Atmosphere
2. Canister ↔ Intake Manifold
3. Canister ↔ Fuel Tank

Installation

Installation is the reverse of removal.

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