Chrysler Sebring 2004 Service Manual page 2171

DRIVEABILITY - GAS
*CHECKING THE EVAP SYSTEM —
TEST
4 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the vacuum hose from the EVAP Canister.
Connect a vacuum gauge to the vacuum hose.
Disconnect the EVAP Purge Solenoid hose assembly.
Using a piece of extra hose, jumper the vacuum port to the EVAP canister vacuum
feed port on the hose assembly side.
Start the engine and observe the vacuum gauge.
Is the vacuum above 13 inches?
Yes → Go To 5
No
5 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the EVAP Canister Outlet hose from the EVAP Canister.
Connect a vacuum gauge to the EVAP Canister Outlet port on the EVAP canister.
Plug the EVAP Canister vent hose.
Disconnect the EVAP Solenoid hose assembly.
Using a piece of extra hose, jumper the vacuum port to the EVAP canister vacuum
feed port on the hose assembly side.
Start the engine and observe the vacuum gauge.
Is the vacuum above 13 inches?
Yes → Go To 6
No
6 Inspect the EVAP Canister Output hose between the Fuel Tank and the EVAP
Canister.
Check hose for holes or rubbed through areas.
NOTE: If using shop air to check for restriction do not let the air pressure
exceed 5.0 psi.
Check hose for restrictions.
Were any problems found?
Yes → Repair or replace as necessary.
No
ACTION
→ Repair or replace the vacuum hose between the EVAP Purge
Solenoid and EVAP Canister.
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER - 2.
→ Check for a restricted or damage canister vent hose, repair/
replace as necessary. If ok, replace the EVAP Canister.
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER - 2.
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER - 2.
→ Test Complete.
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