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 InspectionHood
Purpose/Function
The hood is constructed with a large space between the front end of the hood
and the engine to absorb an impact.
Construction
The hood stiffener positioned at the front end of the hood is shaped so that
it collapses easily during an impact. In addition, the ...
Front Seat Side Cover Removal/Installation
WARNING:
Handling a side air bag improperly can accidentally operate (deploy) the
air bag, which may seriously injure you. Read the service warnings in the Workshop
Manual before handling the front seat (side air bag integrated)..
If the sliding mechanisms on both sides are ...
Parking Brake Lever Inspection
Stroke Inspection
1. Pump the brake pedal a few times.
2. Pull the parking brake lever two to three times.
3. Inspect the parking brake stroke by slowly pulling at point A 50 mm {2.0
in} from the end of the parking brake lever with a force of 98 N {10 kgf,
22 lbf} and counting the number of ...