Purpose, Function
Absorbs evaporative gas flowing from the fuel tank to prevent release of the gas into the atmosphere.
Construction
The charcoal canister is installed near the fuel tank.
U.S.A. and CANADA

Except U.S.A. and CANADA

The charcoal canister has activated charcoal to absorb evaporative gas.
Operation
When the purge solenoid valve is open, evaporative gas, which is absorbed by the activated charcoal, is released by the intake manifold vacuum and the gas flows to the intake manifold.
U.S.A. and CANADA

Except U.S.A. and CANADA

Charcoal Canister Removal/Installation
Check Valve InspectionOil Control Valve (OCV) Inspection
Coil Resistance Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the plug hole plate..
3. Disconnect the OCV connector.
4. Measure the resistance between terminals A and B using an ohmmeter.
OCV coil resistance
6.9—7.5 ohms [20°C {68°F}]
If not as ...
Fuel Gauge Sender Unit Inspection [Awd]
Fuel gauge sender unit (main)
NOTE:
For the fuel gauge sender unit removal/installation, refer to the fuel pump
removal/installation because the fuel gauge sender unit is integrated with the
fuel pump..
1. Verify that the resistance at fuel gauge sender unit (main) terminals D a ...
Drive Belt Auto Tensioner Inspection
WARNING:
A hot engine can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until it
is cool before servicing.
CAUTION:
If the rubber part of the drive belt auto tensioner is damaged by a screwdriver
or other tool, oil in the hydraulic pressure unit could leak and the tens ...