Kia Forte: Evaporative Emission Control System / Canister
Repair procedures
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Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
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2. |
Remove the fuel tank air filter.
(Refer to Evaporative Emission Control System - "Fuel Tank Air Filter")
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3. |
Disconnect the vapor hoses quick-connector (A).
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4. |
Remove the protector installation bolt & nuts (A) and then remove the
canister (B).
Tightening torque :
21.5 - 23.5 N·m (2.2 - 2.4 kgf·m, 15.9 - 17.3 lb·ft)
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5. |
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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1. |
Check for the following items visually.
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Cracks or leakage of the canister
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Loose connection, distortion, or damage of the vapor hose/tube
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A: Canister ↔ Atmosphere
B: Canister ↔ Intake Manifold
C: Canister ↔ Fuel Pump
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Description and operation
Description
The Evaporative Emission Control System prevents fuel vapor stored in fuel tank
from vaporizing into the atmosphere. When the fuel evaporates in t ...
Description and operation
Description
A ratchet tightening device on the threaded fuel filler cap reduces the chances
of incorrect installation, which seals the fuel filler. After the ...
Other information:
Components and components location
Component Location
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Repair procedures
Replacement
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Check your tires once a month or
more.
Also, check the tire pressure of the
spare tire.
How to check
Use a good quality gauge to check
tire pressure. You cannot tell if your
tires are properly inflated simply by
looking at them. Radial tires may
look properly inflated even when
they ...