Vapor Canister; Description; Operation - Chery A1 2009 Service Manual

Vapor Canister

Description

The vapor canister is located in the right rear of the vehicle, beside the right rear wheel.

Operation

This vehicle uses a vapor canister filled with activated carbon granules. Fuel tank vapors are vented into the canister
where they are absorbed by the activated carbon granules. The canister temporarily holds the fuel vapors until intake
manifold vacuum draws them into the intake manifold. The Engine Control Module (ECM) purges the canister through
the pulse-width modulated vapor canister control valve. The ECM purges the canister at predetermined intervals and
engine conditions.
Diagnosis & Testing
1. Disconnect the air intake hose and plug the air intake hole.
2. Apply air pressure into the fuel stream intake hose.
3. Verify the air can flow freely through the hose.
4. Make sure the vapor canister is not be plugged or leaking.
Removal & Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Remove the three hose clamps (2) at the vapor
canister.
4. Remove the vapor canister retaining bolts (1).
(Tighten: Vapor canister retaining bolts to 10 N·m)
5. Remove the vapor canister.
6. Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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