Purpose, Function
Introduces evaporative gas absorbed by the charcoal canister to the intake manifold.
The purge solenoid valve opens according to the control signal from the PCM.
Construction
The purge solenoid valve is installed in the engine compartment.
The purge solenoid valve consists of a coil, spring, and plunger.
Operation
According to the control signal from the PCM, the coil is energized and the plunger is operated to open/close the purge solenoid valve.
When the purge solenoid valve is open, evaporative gas flows from the charcoal canister to the intake manifold side.
Purge solenoid valve open/closed view
For evaporative purge control details, refer to CONTROL SYSTEM..
Fail-safe
Function not equipped.
Column Cover Removal/Installation
1. Pull down the steering wheel.
2. Press the shaded area shown in the figure using your thumb, and lift the upper
column cover in the direction of arrow (1).
3. Pull the upper column cover in the direction of the arrow (2) and remove it
while detaching pins A, tabs B and guides C.
4. ...
Piston, Piston Ring, Piston Pin
Purpose, Function
Piston
The piston in the cylinder of the cylinder block moves reciprocally by the
pressure received when the air-fuel mixture combusts.
Piston ring
The piston ring consists of the compression ring (top ring, second ring)
and the oil ring, and has the foll ...
Heater Core
Purpose
The heater core heats passing air.
Function
A portion of the engine coolant is taken into the heater core to heat the
air passing through the heater core.
Construction
The heater core consists of a tube which passes engine coolant, and the heat
ra ...